Deborah Kigongo, through her company Kaaya Investments Uganda Ltd, was importing spare parts for road construction trucks from Singapore in 2012 when they were sold at Mombasa. The revenue authority will also pay costs of the case and interest dating from 2012. These have not yet been calculated.
Read more ...Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga said Akullo has been assigned to ensure that the investigation is thoroughly conducted to leave no stone unturned. He did not divulge details on the scandal but hinted that several workers within the Bank of Uganda, and the Customs department at Entebbe International Airport have already been interrogated.
Read more ...The farmers note that accessing cotton seeds at the East Acholi Co-operatives Union ginnery in Kitgum they are restricted to acquire only 2 or 3 ten kilogram capacity bags of seeds which are inadequate for planting.
Read more ...Godfrey Abigaba, the Kibiro LC 1 chairperson, says government has completely abandoned the facility that he says have potential of generating revenue for the neighboring community. He wants government to renovate the hot springs to befitting standards.
Read more ...Christine Angucia, a football fan from Adjumani district, says she booked in advance but forfeited her accommodation due to the overwhelming demand.
Read more ...Suspicion was raised when the plane landed at Entebbe International Airport on April 27, 2019 with extra stuff, which prompted the Central Bank Governor, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile to contact the State House Anti-Corruption Unit Commander, Lt Col. Edith Nakalema for help.
Read more ...Jacob Ampaire, a Public Relations Officer with the Ministry of Health told journalists in Arua today that all markets along Uganda border with the Democratic Republic of Congo have been recommended for a temporary closure in order to control the movement of people from one country to the other.
Read more ...In a statement this afternoon, signed by the Governor Emmanuel Mutebile, The Central Bank didn’t mention the officials but said: “On April 27, 2019, Bank of Uganda received a consignment. During the verification process, BOU staff reported an anomaly in the inventory of the expected consignment.”
Read more ...The Market was first gutted by fire on the 22nd of October 2018 burning down over 40 kiosks and two video halls before it was put out by locals and the police. The authorities moved in to block the reconstruction of the market mainly made of timber and timber offcuts but this met stiff resistance from the locals who argued that it was a popular destination for low-income earners.
Read more ...A cross section of ordinary citizens, analysts and business people have expressed mixed reactions to the 2019/2020 budget speech. Uganda will spend shillings 40.4 Trillion in the next financial year.
Read more ...The rollout of digital stamps was expected to start in April 2019 with high-risk products like cigarettes, wines, and spirits but was stopped by a court injunction
Read more ...Umeme’s contract is expiring in 2025, but there has been speculation the company might not get its concession renewed
Read more ...Vianney Luggya, the Public Affairs Manager Civil Aviation Authority, says ground handling is one of the services that an airline needs if it is to operate efficiently since it involves loading, offloading, safety and boarding of passengers in transit from one airport to another.
Read more ...To reach FID, a project has to have a wide range of contracts and permits, which have allowed it to agree its investment structure and terms with its finance providers. The date for the FID is important.
Read more ...This represents a 13.6 percent increase. This is contained in the budget report issued by the agency detailing the allocation for different activities the regional service center is expected to handle in the new financial year.
Read more ...The most common system of saving in the area is village savings and loan groups, which has failed to improve their financial standards.
Read more ...In March 2019, Kabale Municipality authorities led by Joseph Monday, Kabale municipality town clerk and Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha, Mayor for Kabale Municipality reached an agreement with Uganda Police Force Officials led by Godfrey Bangirana, the police director of Engineering and Logistics to temporary relocate traders dealing in foodstuffs to Kabale Police Barracks playground located in Kigongi along Kabale-Mbarara High Way.
Read more ...According to KPA, only goods that have spent their 30 days and more will benefit from this waiver which runs for 14 days from June 12, 2019 to June 26, 2019.
Read more ...The construction works worth 23.8 billion Uganda shillings is expected to be completed within 24 months
Read more ...He reiterated government's commitment to establish big water dams to address drought and water scarcity in the region.
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