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Setback: Uganda’s Milk Product Exports To Kenya Face Another Ban-Capt Mike Mukula
The National Resistance Movement ‘NRM’ Vice Chairperson of Eastern Uganda and also the patron of Uganda exporters and clearing Companies has revealed that over 80 Milk companies have been denied licenses to export milk to Kenya. Capt.Mukula says that as East Africa, they have an agreement of free trade across the region and it looks…
State Media Managers Face Jail For Gagging Ugandan Opposition Candidates
State owned media managers face a year in jail or a fine of up to Shs10 million for denying presidential candidates coverage. Section 7 of the Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019, passed by Parliament on Thursday, 27 February 2020 prescribes the punishment. “An officer responsible for a state owned media house who contravenes subsection(1) commits…
Ruparelia Group Announces Rapid Growth Of Empire
Founded by Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the Ruparelia Group of Companies is a privately owned Ugandan company. As the largest home-grown business in Uganda, its boundary pushing market leadership began in the 1980s. Grown through years of painstaking adherence to excellence, the Ruparelia Group is responsible for the ownership of companies that feature unique brands which…
The Untold Story On Why Makerere Dismissed Lecturer After Spending On Him Over Shs 156M For Studies
Stephen Tumutegyereize, a former Makerere University lecturer who was dismissed with disgrace is seeking to overturn the decision citing unfair termination of his contract. Tumutegyereize is among 45 Makerere university employees who were sacked in December 2018 by the University Appointments Board. The decision to dismiss Tumutegyereize was reached in the 587th University Appointments Board…
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URA,France To Sign Bilateral Taxation Agreement
The Head of the Economic Department at the Embassy of France in Uganda, Gregory Sidrac and the Commissioner General of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), John Musinguzi, have initiated talks to sign a bilateral taxation agreement that will improve trade between the two countries. During the meeting held at URA offices in Kampala on September 22,…
Resourceful Premier Recruitment Announces Over 100 Jobs In Qatar
In a bid to curb the rate of youth unemployment in Uganda,Uganda’s leading external labour recruitment company Premier Recruitment Limited has announced over 100 juicy jobs to successful candidates willing to work from Qatar. This was revealed by the Company’s marketing manager Amon Baita who said, the company is looking for over 100 females and…
MP Ssekikubo Arrested For Leading A Protest Against Quarantine
Lwemiyaga County Legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has been arrested for defying a government quarantine on the movement of cattle in Sembabule district. Ssekikubo was arrested this morning amid a scuffle that involved hundreds of herdsmen and cattle dealers who were resisting a blockage of their movement to the cattle market in Lwemiyaga town council. Ssekikubo’s arrest…
Great: Startimes Uganda,Centenary Bank Renew Strategic Partnership For Financial Inclusion & Sustainable Solutions
Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda and StarTimes Uganda,a pioneer in pay TV, digital television set and solar solutions, are thrilled to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership following a highly successful year of collaboration. The partnership announcement was made by Fabian Kasi the Managing Director of C entenary bank together…
Big Story: ERA Introduces New Billing System, Reduces Power Tariffs To Make Electricity Affordable
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has made amendments to the electricity tariff structure with an aim of promoting access to, and use of electricity. The development was announced Thursday by the Chairperson of ERA Ms. Sarah Kanabi Wasagali, who noted that ERA’s aspiration for the next five years is to be a recognizable institution in…
Govt Releases Shs48 Trillion 2022/23 Budget Focussed On Economic Recovery
The Government of Uganda has earmarked a total of Shs1.711 trillion as wealth creation funds in the National Budget for 2022/2023 as part of its strategy to ensure economic recovery from the effects of Covid-19 and the current high prices. Finance minister Matia Kasaija, while delivering the budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on…