Uganda’s Coffee Exports to China Surge 60% as Focus Turns to Value Addition
Uganda’s coffee exports to China have grown by more than 60% in the second half of 2025, officials have said, as the country gradually shifts its strategy from simple trade promotion to attracting deeper investment in processing and agro-industrial development. The sharp increase reflects rising demand for Ugandan coffee in
Government, Pentecostal Churches in Talks Over Urban Trade Order Enforcement
Government has entered into dialogue with leaders of Born Again Pentecostal churches following growing concerns over the ongoing enforcement of trade order regulations in urban areas. The high-level engagement convened by the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, brought together senior government officials and the Joint Leadership of Born Again
End of an Era: Eight Deaths Cast Shadow Over 12th Parliament
With just three weeks remaining to the end of its five-year term, the 12th Parliament of Uganda has been marked by a series of painful losses, with at least eight legislators dying while still in office. The deaths, caused by a mix of gun violence, complications from minor surgeries, high
Court orders Airtel to pay Shs 1 billion in tax dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda Limited to pay Shs 1.09 billion in additional taxes arising from the importation of telecommunications equipment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the court upheld the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to reassess the value of imported
DNA evidence links Okello to alleged murder weapon
A knife suspected to have been used in the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has been presented in court, with forensic evidence linking it to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum. Appearing before judge Justice Alice Komuhangi KhaukaTestifying, ASP Harelimana Bernabas, a forensic biologist attached to the Directorate of Forensic
NEMA Arrests Great River Technologies Director Over Wetland Destruction
Authorities have arrested the director of Great River Technologies Limited following a crackdown on illegal activities in a protected wetland in Bulambuli District. The arrest, carried out by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), stems from an enforcement operation targeting unlawful farming in the Ngenge Atari–Sipi Sironko Wetland System. According
Uganda’s Financial Markets are Steadily Growing Attracting Participation for All
Uganda’s improving financial markets are making it possible for ordinary citizens to participate in a sector that was once the preserve of high-net-worth individuals and large corporate entities, a shift industry players say is both deliberate and transformative. “We are seeing a fundamental democratisation of finance,” said Yunus Mugula, Pearl
Grief as Parliament Mourns Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli
The Parliament of Uganda has paid tribute to the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, whose body is lying in state. Nakimuli died on Sunday following a minor surgical procedure at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala. She reportedly passed away shortly after undergoing
Income Drawdown Funds as a Sustainable Retirement Solution in Uganda
By Owen Jacob Ebichinji Uganda’s retirement landscape is at a critical turning point. While the country has made notable strides in expanding pension coverage, largely driven by institutions such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), the manner in which retirees access their savings remains a growing concern. The dominant
Inside New Taxes on Imports, Fuel, Cooking Oil and Cement
Parliament has approved a series of tax amendments introducing new levies and adjusting existing rates on selected goods and services, as government seeks to raise additional revenue to finance public expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year. The approved bills include the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Stamp Duty
