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…
A striking image of a young Iberian lynx playfully tossing its prey into the air has won the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award, organisers have announced. The photograph, titled “Flying Rodent,” was captured by Austrian wildlife photographer Josef Stefan and selected as the winner after a global public vote involving more…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged a major rethink in the financing of refugee programmes, highlighting that the rising number of people in prolonged displacement is pushing humanitarian systems to their limits. The agency noted that current funding models—heavily reliant on short-term donor contributions—are increasingly insufficient for addressing long-term refugee needs….
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, Uganda — The Inspectorate of Government has commenced the valuation of 17 properties recovered from corrupt public officials, in a move aimed at facilitating their disposal and recovery of stolen public funds. The exercise, being conducted by the Chief Government Valuer, follows a series of investigations and asset tracing operations that led to the…