Uganda’s Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, delivering a major boost to workers through changes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and reshaping the country’s tax system. At the center of the new law is a significant PAYE reform. The tax free threshold has been raised from UGX 235,000 to UGX 335,000…
Uganda’s proposed 2026 tax measures have ignited a sharp debate that extends far beyond fiscal policy. At the center lies a fundamental tension. How does a government expand its tax base in an economy where nearly 80 percent of citizens are classified as poor or vulnerable? Recent Minority Reports tabled in Parliament suggest that the…
Kampala, Uganda — A second-year law student from Kampala International University was injured on Good Friday while portraying Jesus Christ during the annual Way of the Cross procession at Our Lady of Africa Church. The student, Dennis Zziwa, sustained injuries during the reenactment, which symbolically reflects the suffering of Jesus Christ on his journey to…
Kampala, Uganda – The nation is mourning after a devastating incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City, where four young children lost their lives following a violent attack on Thursday morning. According to the Uganda Police Force, the incident occurred at around 11:00…
Parliament is considering a package of tax, trade, and budget amendments proposed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for the 2026/27 financial year. The measures, which would take effect on 1 July 2026 if approved, are contained in several amendment bills currently before Parliament of Uganda. The proposals affect small businesses, taxpayers…
The Government of Uganda has introduced the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, a wide-ranging piece of legislation aimed at reinforcing national independence, improving transparency around foreign-linked activities, and safeguarding the country’s democratic and economic systems. The Bill is anchored in the constitutional principle that sovereignty belongs to the people of Uganda. Government officials say it…
Uganda’s economy is gaining impressive momentum, with fresh data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics painting a picture of strong growth, rising exports, and renewed business confidence tempered by emerging fiscal pressures. Economy accelerates to 8.5% growth Preliminary estimates show that Uganda’s economy expanded by 8.5% in the second quarter of FY 2025/26, a sharp…
Uganda’s economic outlook for 2026 remains firmly positive, with strong growth momentum, stable inflation, and rising investor confidence shaping the country’s financial trajectory, according to the February 2026 Monetary Policy Report. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opted to maintain the Central Bank Rate at 9.75%, signaling a cautious but confident approach as the economy…
Prudential Uganda has introduced a mobile money payment option that allows customers to pay life insurance premiums instantly via Airtel Money, marking a shift toward digital insurance transactions in Uganda. The service, developed in partnership with NxtPe, enables policyholders to complete payments directly from their mobile wallets, with transactions reflecting in real time. The move…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has announced that he has temporarily left the country to pursue international engagements, after spending nearly two months in hiding following the disputed presidential election. In a video message shared on his social media platforms, the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader said he would meet international partners and diaspora supporters…
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