The Finance Committee of Parliament has taken a bold stance by rejecting tax exemption requests from various companies, sparking a crucial debate on the rationale behind such exemptions and their impact on fairness and effective tax collection in Uganda. State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented a compelling case before the committee, chaired by Amos Kankunda, advocating for eight companies ...

Amidst the chaos of Hurricane Milton, Mike Smalls Jr stood out for his daring act of venturing into the fierce winds of Tampa, Florida. Armed with just a blow-up mattress, an umbrella, and a pack of ramen noodles, he embarked on a risky adventure as Hurricane Milton raged on. Live streaming on platforms like Kick has opened up new avenues ...

New data has revealed that approximately 32% of Ugandans are grappling with mental illness, underscoring the pressing need for immediate intervention. The World Health Organization ( WHO Uganda has joined forces with the Ugandan government to roll out a comprehensive national mental health strategy aimed at enhancing the accessibility of mental health services. Despite 1 in 8 individuals globally experiencing ...

In a court hearing on Thursday, a federal judge announced that music mogul Sean Combs, also known as “Diddy,” is scheduled to stand trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on May 5, 2025. Following his indictment last month on three criminal charges related to sexual abuse and coercion, Combs will continue to be held in custody. Allegations suggest that he ...

Ugandan celebrities such as Pia Pounds, Winnie Wa Mummy, Florence Nampijja, and Chosen Becky radiated patriotism as they donned the country’s national colors of black, yellow, and red in honor of Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day on October 9. The 62nd Independence Day festivities took place at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu Town Council, Busia District, marking a significant ...