Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development has commenced scrutinising the new Tax Bills for the Financial Year 2022/23. The Minister of State for Finance for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, who on Friday, 29 April 2022 presented nine tax bills before the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two pairs of ‘humanized mice’ to be used in Uganda’s COVID-19 vaccine trial have finally arrived after more than a year of waiting, Dr. David Serukka who heads Vaccine Research at the Science and Innovations Ministry confirmed this to URN on Friday. Serukka said …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime has ordered all owners of public places to intensify security checks following the recent incidents of roadside bombings on Masaka road. At least two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted on the roadside …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators on Parliament’s Finance Committee on Friday disagreed over a proposal by government to impose a flat rate of 12 percent on the gross rental income of individuals for a year of income. The proposal is under the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2022 currently being …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 20 Ugandan victims of human trafficking died last year whereas 175 mysteriously disappeared, according to a report released by the ministry of internal affairs. The report released and launched Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu, shows 1,295 …
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Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | African leaders on Friday paid tribute to Kenya’s former President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass in the capital Nairobi. President Kibaki died aged 90 on April 22 after a long illness, ushering the east African nation into a period of mourning. South Africa’s President …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises-Uganda (FSME – Uganda), John Walugembe has urged government to involve Parliament while dealing with investors that seek opportunities in Uganda. In an interview with journalists in Kampala, Walugembe cited the current controversial coffee …
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⚽ Vipers 3 Express 0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers SC are the 2021/2022 Star-Times Uganda Premier League champions. A 3-0 victory today over defending champions Express FC gave Vipers the title with four games to go. A double from striker Yunus Sentamu and another from midfielder Bright …
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Uganda Emergency Appeal: UNHCR in Shs 170 billion fundraising drive to support latest influx of refugees into the country Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) together with 44 humanitarian organizations are appealing for close to Shs 170bn (US$48 million) to help them respond …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Key stakeholders of the Ugandan financial ecosystem have agreed to concrete steps to boost financial inclusion in the country. This commitment was announced at the end of a 2-day Scale2Save event in Kampala entitled “Building resilience and economic empowerment for women and youth” which …
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