Members of Parliament have declined to approve tax exemptions for companies, pending a report on its efficacy, allowing a one-year exception to the Bujagali Hydropower Project, which they have also placed under scrutiny for apparent false accounting. Bujagali, which sought to have its exemptions extended to 2027, will now instead face a forensic audit by…
President Museveni is expected to address the country this Sunday at 8pm as Ugandans expect a glimpse of hope amid skyrocketing prices of fuel and essential commodities Ms. Lindah Nabusayi, the Senior Presidential Press Secretary confirmed this in a Thursday morning tweet saying the presidential address will mainly focus on the rising prices and the…
Parliament has adopted recommendations of the Ad hoc Committee on the Naguru-Nakawa land holding several current and former ministers and the Uganda Land Commission liable for the illegal land dealings. The report presented by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Dan Kimosho on 18 May 2022 recommends that the Minister for Lands then, Hon. Persis Namuganza directed the…
Parliament’s Committee on Trade has directed government to terminate an agreement it signed recently with Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited. Parliament has described the agreement as illegal and demanded that “officials who committed Government to such illegalities should be penalized as a deterrent mechanism to stop similar occurrences in future.” The report of the Committee…
Since its inception, the Ruparelia Group of Companies has been committed to the establishment and development of innovative pioneering and enduring businesses among various sectors in Uganda, including:Financial services, hospitality, conventions and leisure centres, education, real estate, media & advertising, Agriculture and recruitment & HR services. In a period of more than 20 years, values…
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has condemned the manner in which the security operatives arrested the former opposition presidential candidate, Dr. Kiiza Besigye saying it was a breach of human rights. “I watched how Dr. Besigye was being arrested, it was in a brutal way. I did not think that was correct; we need…
Senior and Junior Officers of the Joint Security Forces (UPDF, Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service) have been urged to insist on the development of science and technology for the social economic transformation of communities. This remark was made by the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander – in – Chief (CIC)…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has instituted inquiries into the alleged incident of indecent assault against singer Sheebah Karungi, after she formally made her complaint at CID headquarters on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Police spokesman Fred Enanga said during the interaction with the CID officers, Sheebah revealed the details and the individual who was involved…
Security agencies in Uganda have revealed that the current siege at Col Dr Kizza Besigye’s home is meant to stop him from holding illegal assemblies and processions which they say have potential to spark off riots,looting of shops as well as theft of personal property. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has stressed that since last week,…
Members of Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) a few days ago held their annual general meeting and elected Sarah Arapta, as the new Chair taking over from Dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer Mathias Katamba who has served for two years (2020 & 2021). Ms. Arapta is the Chief Executive Officer of Citibank Uganda. Mr. Katamba in…
