October 22, 2024

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has rolled out new measures aimed at streamlining passenger baggage clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Effective July 1, 2024, these updates align with amendments to the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), increasing the passenger baggage exemption threshold from USD 500 to USD 2000 for travelers who have been …

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Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Anita Among, has directed the transfer of police officer Abdallah Tumusiime to the Parliamentary Police Directorate, following his commendable act of bravery while on duty. Officer Tumusiime, who was seen controlling traffic in Kampala amidst a heavy downpour, earned widespread praise for his dedication. Despite the adverse weather conditions, Tumusiime …

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The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) and PostBank Uganda have  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaboration  aimed at digitizing the operations of tier four  microfinance institutions. The tier four microfinance institutions including saccos, self-help groups, community based  microfinance institution and non- deposit taking microfinance institutions will have their operations digitised  through PostBank’s …

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The Office of the President is set to host the 6th Annual Youth Resiliency Conference, themed “Unlocking Opportunities: Finding Pathways to Success”, scheduled for October 22-24, 2024, at the President’s Office. The international conference, which is organised by Canada-based MIDYNTA Community Services, aims to address youth radicalisation, challenges of settlement, integration, enhancing access to employment …

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President Museveni has confirmed the arrest of several State House staff members, accusing them of various offences that will be clarified during their upcoming trials in state courts. In response to social media speculation, Museveni addressed both the facts surrounding the arrests and the falsehoods circulating about key figures such as Abu Mukasa and Prossy …

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President Yoweri Museveni has in accordance with Article 121 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, granted pardon to 130 convicted minor offenders. The development was announced by the Uganda Prisons Services on Tueday. “The pardon was granted on public health and humanitarian grounds. All the pardoned prisoners have since been released,” Prisons spokesperson, …

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