Uganda’s mining sector sees stunning growth, but transparency concerns linger

Gold exporters now have to pay billions of shillings in arrears to the taxman. Uganda's mining sector has seen a significant surge in revenue, with gold being one of the key minerals driving growth.

Uganda's mining sector has seen a significant surge in revenue, with gold being one of the key minerals driving growth. ...

Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan Make Strides in Border Dispute

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

21/12/2024

KAMPALA, Uganda — A longstanding border dispute between Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan took a step closer to resolution this ...

President Museveni and Ms. Koko Rafanisa

Museveni commends 84-Year-old for effective use of PDM Funds

11/12/2024

President Museveni and Ms. Koko Rafanisa KAPTUM, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni lauded Ms. Koko Rafanisa Kissa, an 84-year-old beneficiary ...

Minister Kasaija with URBRA officials at the media center

Uganda’s Retirement Benefits Sector Sees 18.6% Growth in 2024

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/12/2024

Minister Kasaija with URBRA officials at the media center Kampala, Uganda — Uganda's retirement benefits sector has recorded significant growth, ...

Uganda's hotel industry seeks relief from multiple taxes, citing increased costs and reduced competitiveness as a tourism destination

Uganda’s tourism sector held back by unharmonized tax regime

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

02/12/2024

Uganda's hotel industry seeks relief from multiple taxes, citing increased costs and reduced competitiveness as a tourism destination KAMPALA, Uganda ...

Coffee Registration Campaign tackles key concerns in Mbale meeting

23/11/2024

MBLE, Uganda — Coffee industry stakeholders met in Mbale City on Thursday for a critical discussion on the Coffee National ...

Museveni Meets Bukedi Journalists, Calls on Local Leaders to Strengthen Oversight of Government Programs

10/11/2024

Mbale, Uganda – October 20, 2024– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today called on local leaders in Uganda, particularly those in ...

Uganda, Canada seal historic deals in milestone meeting

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

07/11/2024

Uganda's Ambassador to Canada, Allan Kajik, met with Newfoundland and Labrador's leadership, marking a significant milestone in Uganda-Canada relations. The ...

The write, Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC)

HELLEN MASIKA: The Environmental Legacy and Ongoing Impact of Uganda’s Kilembe Mines

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

05/11/2024

The writer, Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) Kilembe Mines, located ...

The 3rd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference is scheduled to take place from November 9th to 21st, 2024, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda. This event, organized by the Consulate of Uganda in Mombasa, aims to enhance tourism collaboration between Uganda and Kenya’s coastal regions

Uganda, Kenya coast gear up for November Conference

05/11/2024

The 3rd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference is scheduled to take place from November 9th to 21st, 2024, at Speke Resort ...

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