
URA to Recruit 1,269 Staff to Strengthen Tax Collection
URA is hiring 1,269 new staff to improve tax collection, targeting high-net-worth individuals in key sectors like construction and transport.
URA is hiring 1,269 new staff to improve tax collection, targeting high-net-worth individuals in key sectors like construction and transport.
Uganda Revenue Authority faces a Shs36.71 trillion revenue target for FY2025/26, a significant increase from the current Shs31.37 trillion.
Uganda’s public debt has surged to Shs106 trillion, driven by increased domestic borrowing and efforts to clear outstanding obligations.
Uganda exits the FATF grey list after implementing legal reforms and strengthening financial oversight in its fight against money laundering.
Uganda introduces strict tax reforms for casinos & betting firms, including mandatory payment tracking & heavy fines for non-compliance.
Uganda’s government proposes linking the National ID to tax registration, aiming to curb evasion and boost revenue collection.
Assistant Commissioner Pedson Twesigomwe, accused in a Shs53 billion Bank of Uganda scandal, walks free on Shs25 million bail. MPs back him as sureties.
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa confirms the government is ready to take over Umeme’s concession by April 2025, despite financial and operational challenges.
Uganda signs EUR 85m (Shs338bn) financing agreements with France to boost water and urban development in Greater Kampala. Key projects aim to transform the region.
Centenary Bank hosts the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Annual Meeting, focusing on resilience, sustainability, and ethical banking.