When gambling becomes source of income

Uganda, April 9 -- Millions of Ugandans have been drawn 'into the game' of sports betting or gaming also known as gambling. Its impact is rapidly and negatively replacing other factors as the primary... Read More

IMF asks govt to prioritise digitisation of tax register

Uganda, April 1 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked government to prioritise funding of basic infrastructure to achieve a digitally efficient tax system. This, the IMF said, will suppo... Read More

Majority of NSSF beneficiaries spend benefits on their dependants' school fees

Uganda, March 28 -- At least 40 percent of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) beneficiaries spend their retirement benefits on paying school fees for their dependants. The findings, which are conta... Read More

Govt to create more road tolls

Uganda, March 28 -- Government has indicated it will introduce road tolls on new road projects after experiencing good returns from the Entebbe Expressway. The strategy, government says, will enable ... Read More

45 percent of pensioners continue to work after retirement, NSSF survey finds

Uganda, March 25 -- At least 45 percent of pensioners continue to work after retirement to meet life needs, many of which cannot be met by paid-out benefits, according to the National Social Security ... Read More

DTB appoints Godfrey Sebaana new managing director

Uganda, March 25 -- Diamond Trust Bank has appointed Godfrey Sebaana, as the new chief executive officer and managing director. The appointment takes effect on April 2. Mr Sebaana, a seasoned banker... Read More

Kenya now takes 80% of Uganda's milk exports

Uganda, March 20 -- Kenya took more than two-thirds of Uganda's dairy and related exports for the period ended June 2023, according to a report by Dairy Development Authority (DDA). In details contai... Read More

More men assign spouses as next of kin than women

Uganda, March 20 -- At least 90 percent of married men fill their wives as next of kin compared to 30 percent for women, according to Mr Sim Katende, the Katende Sempebwa Advocates partner, head corpo... Read More

Why is money scarce?

Uganda, March 19 -- Due to the current high cost of living it is becoming increasingly difficult to save even a single coin. By the time you are done with purchasing basic needs, oftentimes you are le... Read More

15 years on, Tugume has built a multi-million beauty business

Uganda, March 19 -- It is a hot afternoon when I meet Cerinah Tugume at Serene Beauty, a bridal hair and makeup studio off Mawanda Road, Gayaza Road. She speaks with an inviting calmness, and wears a... Read More

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