Rwanda has become the latest African country to offer visa-free access to all African citizens according to the latest edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index jointly published on Dec.12 by the African Union and the African Development Bank Group. A visa is an endorsement–through a certificate or stamp in a travel document–showing that a…
The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA is increasing its vigilance against foreign registered motor vehicles and those bearing Temporary Road Licenses that have expired. The tax body expects a sharp rise in such motor vehicles on the road as many foreign-based Ugandans return home for the end-of-year season, while some foreigners visit the country with their cars.…
Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting Uganda with Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Allan…
Community Development Officers (CDOs) are demanding for transport vehicles to facilitate the implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. GROW, is a government of Uganda initiative that seeks to provide women entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses with access to capital, and train those who want to sustain…
The Seventh Day Adventist church members in Hoima district are boiling up with anger after a section of church elders connived with some renowned land grabbers to front church in order to grab land from its lawful owner. The accused section of Hoima SDA Church Elders is reportedly led by a one Bomson Mayanja who…
A West African court has ruled that the ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and his family have been arbitrarily detained and called for his reinstatement. Bazoum was overthrown by members of his presidential guard on July 26 and has been detained at home with his wife and child since. The coup was widely condemned…
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) says the government must reduce unnecessary expenditure to increase the tax-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio. Ibrahim Bbossa, URA’s Assistant Commissioner, of Public and Corporate Affairs, says Uganda’s tax-GDP ratio is low, standing at 14%. He says Uganda must aim at increasing the ratio to at least 20% and to achieve this,…
A 110-year-old man has murdered his wife over a refusal of conjugal rights. According to the report by the Rwizi region territorial police, Babiiha Dominic, a 110-year-old peasant, stabbed to death Bakasisa Constansio, a 109-year-old woman, in Kahunga 1 cell, Kahunga Parish, Ntungamo s/county, and Ntungamo District. Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Samson Kasasira, says…
The 5 Division Court Martial chaired by Colonel Ismail Sendagire has dismissed with disgrace four (4) soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and sentenced one soldier to imprisonment for one year. This follows their public trial that was held at Lagot Parish, Mucwini Sub-county, Kitgum district where they were charged for the torture of…
Somalia has formally joined the East African Community (EAC) after signing the Treaty of Accession on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Kampala at a ceremony presided over by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, who is the Chairperson of the EAC. The signing ceremony was witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni and other Heads of State from…
