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The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has appealed to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to reconsider its implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), following widespread protests by traders across the country. The system, designed to streamline tax procedures by automatically transmitting transaction details to URA, has faced …

Speaker Anita Among paid tribute to Dr. Tom Okurut, the former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), who passed away after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum Hospital in Kampala last Sunday. During a requiem mass held for Dr. Okurut at St. Luke Church of Uganda in Ntinda …

In a significant move to improve educational equity, Parliament has approved the incorporation of a district quota system into the higher education student loan scheme. This development came as part of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed during a plenary session on Wednesday, April 17, …

In a significant move to enhance government efficiency and optimize resource utilization, the Parliament of Uganda, under the leadership of Speaker Anita Among, passed several bills aimed at rationalizing government agencies on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During the session, Parliament approved five critical bills, namely the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) …

Human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates have intensified their call for the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions on Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which enshrines severe penalties for same-sex activities. The controversial law, which criminalizes homosexuality and includes provisions for life imprisonment and the death penalty …

Families of 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have rallied at the High Court in Kampala, demanding justice and answers for their missing loved ones. The families, concerned about the disappearance of their relatives, are seeking accountability from the government for the alleged abductions. NUP officials and family members argue …

The General Court Martial has denied bail to six supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), prompting the deployment of military police to manage the situation. The incident unfolded in Kampala as the court rejected the bail applications of the accused, who have been in detention facing charges. The NUP …

As a citizen who pays taxes and exercises my right to vote, I am disappointed and frustrated by the actions of our leaders. The blatant misuse of public funds and lack of accountability for those in positions of power has become a recurring theme in our nation. It pains me …

On May 7th and 8th, 2024, the Sackville Banquet Hall in Toronto will host a critical gathering for discussing Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises. The “Global Conference on Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises,” orchestrated by Hope …

Monday marked a start of a protests by vendors against the high tax increase and double taxation through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (Efris). These strikes have caused chaos and unrest in the business community, with vendors shutting down their shops and taking to …