News and Analysis
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News briefs 21/7 2014. Rwanda: The new edge of China’s industrial expansion
China, a fast growing country with many investments allover Africa is now eyeing Rwanda as the next potential investment area. C&H, a...
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Why NSSF recent proposal to increase deductions is baseless.
The recent proposal by NSSF management to increase monthly contribution from the current 15% is unreasonable and based on un-researched...
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Why Fraud and corruption will remain Uganda’s problem.
The recent published pay for top managers in Government parastatal has left many Ugandans tongue tied. Our economy is not doing so well...
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Why Fraud and corruption will remain Uganda’s problem.
The recent published pay for top managers in Government parastatal has left many Ugandans tongue tied. Our economy is not doing so well...
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Precedence: court dismisses Ssebagala ringtone case with costs
This is historical ruling. I love the reasoning behind it all. This Justice, is indeed a learned one. Below is the ruling of Hajj Nasser...
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President Museveni full statement on homosexuality at the signing of the anti-gay bill into law
Inspite of threat from global institutions and personalities like US president Barrack Obama, President Museveni finally signed the...
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Old Mutual buys majority shares in UAP
UAP Holdings Limited (UAP) has entered into strategic partnership with Old Mutual Plc. The later now holds 60.66% shareholding after...
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Corruption: Kenyan firms ranked #1 in East Africa
East Africa's largest economy and the region's preferred investment destination, Kenya, has been ranked number one in fraud and corruption...
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Hon. Maria Kiwanuka on the spot light over NSSF
The ghosts at NSSF won’t sleep. After years of scandals with some executives leaving the fund unprepared, now the unrelenting spirits are...
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Uganda steps out to fight human trafficking
On July 30th 2014, Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Day against human trafficking. In Uganda, human trafficking is on...
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News briefs 7/15/14 Increasing Foreign Exchange earnings: UWA introduces card method of payment
In an effort to crack down fraud and embezzlement of funds, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has launched card payment to all tourists...
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7/10/14.News briefs. Ban importation of second-hand vehicles, NEMA advises Government
Following a similar ban on the importation of old vehicles into Kenya, the Ugandan government is under plans to stop importation of such...
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News briefs.1/7/2014: Makerere University hikes tuition for the 2014/15 academic year
Following the increase in the cost of living and providing services at the university, Makerere has made a 10% increment with effective...
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Fraud: How URA has lost a lot of revenue to tax defaulters
After Uganda Revenue Authority sent many reminders to the companies to pay their outstanding tax, the body took the necessary steps. Among...
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6/11/14. News briefs Tobacco farmers petition Parliament
After the proposed bill on Tobacco Control Bill 2014, this has left many tobacco farmers wondering where they could sell their tobacco....
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6/10/14. News briefs Minister who hawked pancakes to raise school fees
Every body has a story in life to tell. This is a story of a minister who sold pancakes to raise school fees. Information and National...
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Ministry of Finance sets June 15 to settle all salary arrears
The Ministries of Finance and Public Service have said that by June 15 2014, all the civil servants shall have received their outstanding...
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Equity Bank unveils its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) strategy and rollout plan that is set to launch in July 20
Article in summary Equity bank (Kenya) partners telecom company Mobile banking to be taken a notch higher. Equity bank customers to have...
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Daily News Briefs 5/22/14 Stand warned of donations from Oil companies
Local governments within Bunyoro region have been cautioned against reaching out to oil companies for aid. “Yes they have the money and can...
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5/20/14. News briefs Umeme to sell shares to individuals
34,000,000 shares are up for sale to individuals and will be traded at Ugx340 for every share a 5.56% discount from the current market...
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5/19/14. News Briefs 9,000 ghosts cut off payroll
After the introduction of the decentralized salary payment system in January 2014, at least 9,000 files have been deleted from payroll....
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9,000 ghosts cut off payroll
After the introduction of the decentralized salary payment system in January 2014, at least 9,000 file s have been deleted from payroll....
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5/15/14.News briefs US becomes World's leading consumer of wine
It is so surprisingly that US for the first time has overtaken France as the world's biggest national market for wine, according research...
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5/12/14 News briefs| SACCOs to get Ugx 50 billion says Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry is allocating Ugx 50 billion next financial year 2014/15 to boost the performance of Savings and Credit Cooperatives...
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