MD Centenary Bank Appeals to URA to Foster Trust Between Banks and Taxpayers
Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director for Centenary Bank has appealed to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to foster trust between banks and the taxpayer using its different initiatives.
Kasi was delivering his keynote address at the 7th URA Bank’s Conference at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on April 24, 2024 under the theme; "Financial technology trends and financial inclusion for enhanced tax compliance and transformation of Uganda's economy."
He assured URA that the bankers would collaborate with them to support the growth of...
US and Uganda Strengthen Collaboration for Peace Resolutions
The United States and Uganda have announced their continued commitment to collective collaboration. The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, expressed this commitment during a meeting with Uganda's Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Marksons Oboth, at the Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya.
During the meeting held yesterday, Ambassador Popp praised the Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering dedication to ensuring security and peace at home and in the region, particularly in...
Prison Officials Encouraged to Promote National Unity by Promoting the Fundamental Principles Of NRM
Richard Todwong the Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has advised Uganda Prison Officers to put their focus and efforts on channeling the Core Principles of the NRM in order to foster economic growth and National Unity.
He said that in order to achieve economic growth the core principles of patriotism, democracy, Pan_ Africanism and Socio-Economic transformation should be at the forefront of fostering national unity in the face of adversity.
Todwong made these remarks while delivering a lecture...
Parliament to Sue The Observer Over Bribery Allegations
The Parliament of Uganda has decided to take legal action against The Observer Newspaper, claiming that the media house has been spreading false information and inciting hostility among Ugandan citizens.
The decision to sue was announced by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, during the plenary session held earlier today, April 24, 2024. Among expressed her dismay at the newspaper's allegations of bribery involving Members of Parliament (MPs).
This matter arose after The Observer published an article today April 24,...
FDC Wrangles Deepen as Funding and Loyalty Strains Escalate Third Split Imminent
The internal rift within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction has reached a boiling point, as funding and loyalty strains continue to escalate, leading to speculation of an imminent third split within the party.
At the heart of the discord lies the second league mobilization drive spearheaded by Dr. Kizza Besigye's 'Tujja Tujja' campaign. Members of parliament aligned with Besigye voiced concerns over shouldering the financial burdens of successive mobilization tours. It has been confirmed that these loyalists...
Parliament Contributes 1 Billion Shillings for Cancer Bunker at Nsambya Hospital
The Parliament of Uganda has pledged 1 billion shillings towards the construction of a cancer bunker at Nsambya Hospital.
The announcement was made by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among during the launch of the Rotary Cancer Run 2024 held today April 24, 2024, at Nsambya Hospital.
"Parliament's support is intended to complement government efforts towards decongesting existing cancer treatment facilities," Among said.
According to Among the UGX 1 billion will aid the construction of a cancer treatment facility at Nsambya Hospital, enhancing...
