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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping Ugandans with transferable skills as the country prepares for first oil in July 2026. Speaking at the third Oil and Gas Skills Expo at Makerere University, EACOP's HR Manager Andrew Mafabi urged universities to prioritise hands-on training, while PAU's Ernest Rubondo highlighted that over 21,000 direct jobs have been created in the sector, with skills increasingly transferable to construction, hospitality, aviation and renewable energy.

Uganda’s Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, delivering a major boost to workers through changes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and reshaping the country’s tax system. At the center of the new law is a significant PAYE reform. The tax free threshold has been raised from UGX 235,000 to UGX 335,000...

Uganda’s proposed 2026 tax measures have ignited a sharp debate that extends far beyond fiscal policy. At the center lies a fundamental tension. How does a government expand its tax base in an economy where nearly 80 percent of citizens are classified as poor or vulnerable? Recent Minority Reports tabled in Parliament suggest that the...

In line with the recent Government directive, passenger bus operators are currently reporting to the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre for the mandatory inspection of their fleet. Purpose of the Exercise The inspection is aimed at ensuring that all passenger buses operating on public roads meet the required safety and roadworthiness standards. Key focus areas...

Forget the stiff corporate headshots and formulaic social media feeds. In Uganda, where hospitality runs deep, the entrepreneurial spirit is vibrant, and the handshake still holds weight, personal branding is less about a manufactured persona and more about an authentic and deeply rooted legacy. It is about being the delicious, consistent, and memorable matooke in...

Uganda’s Embassy in Beijing, in collaboration with the Consulate in Guangzhou, has welcomed a delegation of 40 prospective investors and industry representatives from China for the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour. The delegation, led by Mr. Wang Guiqing of the China Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility Overseas, was received at Entebbe International Airport by...

The Uganda High Commission in Ottawa is currently hosting a Canadian tourism delegation on a 10-day Familiarisation (FAM) mission aimed at promoting Uganda as a leading travel destination. On the third day of the programme, the delegation participated in gorilla trekking in Uganda’s protected wilderness areas, where they came face-to-face with mountain gorillas in their...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening product standards and supporting policy reforms aimed at improving access to safe and affordable menstrual health products in Uganda. This was highlighted during a two-day Menstrual Hygiene Symposium held in Kampala from April 8–9, 2026, in collaboration with the United Nations Population...

Kampala, Uganda — A second-year law student from Kampala International University was injured on Good Friday while portraying Jesus Christ during the annual Way of the Cross procession at Our Lady of Africa Church. The student, Dennis Zziwa, sustained injuries during the reenactment, which symbolically reflects the suffering of Jesus Christ on his journey to...

Kampala, Uganda – The nation is mourning after a devastating incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City, where four young children lost their lives following a violent attack on Thursday morning. According to the Uganda Police Force, the incident occurred at around 11:00...

Parliament is considering a package of tax, trade, and budget amendments proposed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for the 2026/27 financial year. The measures, which would take effect on 1 July 2026 if approved, are contained in several amendment bills currently before Parliament of Uganda. The proposals affect small businesses, taxpayers...