Kampala Geopolitics Conference: ‘Africa must tell its own story’
KAMPALA – Leading scholars, diplomats, and policymakers have called for Africa to take control of its global narrative as the 9th Kampala Geopolitics Conference opened at Makerere University under the…
Museveni urges civilians to learn military skills
KYANKWANZI — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Ugandans to acquire basic military skills and understand the “science of arms,” arguing that a trained civilian population is key to…
Gov’t refuses to cut mobile money tax
KAMPALA — Government has rejected a proposal by telecom companies to reduce the excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, opting instead to retain the current rate as it prioritises revenue…
MP pushes for 30% gaming tax hike
KAMPALA — Lawmakers and civil society actors have backed proposals to increase taxes on gaming, alcohol, and other sectors, arguing the measures could curb harmful behaviour, improve public health, and…
Increase alcohol, betting tax – CSOs
KAMPALA — Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have endorsed government proposals to increase taxes on alcohol and sports betting earnings, arguing that the additional revenue could help fund Uganda’s strained health…
