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  A wise man once said, “Good money makes good art, and good art makes good money.” Legend, patriarch, and seasoned actor Andrew Benon Kibuuka delves into his passion for art, on yet another episode of MultiChoice Uagnda’s Home of Our Stars Podcast, Season 2, with Flavia Tumusiime. Kampala, Uganda …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tax Justice Alliance Uganda has disagreed with most of the proposals in the five tax amendment bills that were recently tabled before parliament as part of the 2024/2025 budget process. The new tax measures are contained in the Income Tax Amendment Bill, 2024, the …

SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s compliance efforts with the Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC) protocols are facing challenges due to a lack of coordination among agencies and limited expertise. Since 1993, Uganda has been a state party to the CWC, committing to implement measures to prohibit the use, development, production, …

KAMPALA | Xinhua | Learners’ representatives from around 50 secondary schools and higher learning institutions gathered at Uganda’s Makerere University on Saturday to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day. Organized by the Confucius Institute at Makerere University, the event showcased Chinese calligraphy, music and dances performed by students and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The proposed appointment of Professor William Bazeyo as the Chancellor of Makerere University has divided sections of staff, alumni, and stakeholders. Sources have revealed that the University Council has already nominated Professor William Bazeeyo and Engineer Charles Wana Etyem and sent their names to …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is enhancing the position and significance of Entebbe Airport by expanding its capacity to accommodate 3.5 million passengers annually. Currently, the airport’s passenger handling capacity stands at 2 million annually, but UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye anticipates nearly doubling …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uhuru Institute for Social Development is rallying cooperatives to invest in tourism as a way of diversifying and increasing their incomes. This move also has the objective of growing Uganda’s domestic tourism as well as promoting agro-tourism. Leonard Okello, the Chief Executive Officer at …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU) is establishing a new benchmark for sustainable energy practices as Uganda approaches its oil production phase. This was disclosed by the Company’s General Manager, Philippe Groueix, during his address at the ongoing 9th Oil and Gas Convention in Kampala. Groueix emphasized to …

SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Manufacturers Association has offered support for the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) but faults the government agencies on aspects of its implementation. UMA Chairman, Deo Kayemba says while the system is vital to ensure proper tax administration, the taxpayers do not …

SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Francis Chapel at Makerere University was filled as academics, educationists, and past and present politicians turned up to honor the life and legacy of Professor Justine  Epelu Opio. Professor Epelu Opio served in different capacities at Makerere University in the early seventies. Prof. Epelu-Opio …