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RCCs in Kampala only to grant permits on clear emergencies

By; Jjunju Francis 03rd April 2020 The Minister for Kampala Betty Among has clarified that Resident City Commissioners RCC have got only two exemptions to give movement permits to residents who want to use private vehicles during this time of lockdown. Addressing the press at the Uganda Media Center Kampala Among said only when a […]

Ugandans from South Sudan sneaked into Uganda during the lockdown

By; Our reporter 03rd April 2020 Immigration officials at Elegu, the Uganda– South Sudan border in Amuru District are on the spot for allegedly clearing six Ugandans into the country. On March 22, Uganda closed her borders with South Sudan to contain the outbreak of the deadly disease in the country. Though South Sudan has […]

Government seeks for UGX 1.7 trillion for COVID-19 emergency

By; Francis Lubega 03rd April 2020 Government has requested for Parliament approval of Ugx 1.7 trillion loan request, to provide sufficient financial support and to mitigate the negative effects on the economy by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The loan request was tabled before the House on Thursday April 02, 2020, by state minister of finance in […]

Hard Taxes to follow COVID-19 in Uganda

By; Francis Lubega 03rd April 2020 Government is to increase taxes on fuel by 0.5% on every litter. According to the tax bill table in parliament starting next financial year, every litter of petrol has been added on 1350shs, Diesel 1030shs and kerosene 300shs. Speaking to the chairperson of the parliamentary committee on Finance, Henry […]