KAMPALA — Centenary Bank has issued an urgent customer notice following an “unfortunate incident” that occurred outside its Nkrumah Road branch yesterday, March 26, 2026. While the bank has not released specific details regarding the nature of the crime, the statement confirms that the incident involved “criminals” and at least one “affected esteemed customer.” Security…
KAMPALA — Lawmakers in Parliament have raised concern over the proliferation of unregulated alcoholic products on the Ugandan market, warning of serious public health risks linked to counterfeit and improperly labelled drinks. During Thursday’s plenary sitting, Dan Kimosho presented several suspected alcohol products on the floor of Parliament, including brands such as Sabura, Cavity Tea,…
Kampala — Confusion and backlash have emerged over proposed changes to Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax rates, with many Ugandans mistakenly interpreting the reforms as a new tax burden amid rising living costs. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has proposed adjusting PAYE thresholds for the first time since 2012, raising the…
Nairobi, Kenya — Several Shell-branded fuel stations across Kenya are experiencing temporary fuel shortages, with distributor Vivo Energy attributing the disruption to a recent surge in demand. In a statement, Vivo Energy Kenya said increased consumption had led to intermittent stock-outs at some outlets within its network, even as efforts are underway to stabilise supply….
Kampala — At least 12.4 million Ugandans are living in multidimensional poverty, according to newly released data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), highlighting deep inequalities in access to basic services across the country. The findings, drawn from the 2024 census and the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), show that 27% of Uganda’s total population…