By Charles Katabalwa/Julius Mugaga-Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Young Silverback Competition is an initiative by Uganda Advertising Association’s (UAA) that aims to create a platform for young creatives to showcase their skills, identify and nurture talent in the advertising industry by bridging the gap between brands and young creatives. Commenting about the Bank’s support, Sylvia Nashuha, Marketing Manager, Corporate & Business at KCB Bank Uganda said, “We are pleased to collaborate with UAA to foster an environment that mentors and encourages the growth of the creative industry through engagements like the symposiums, the Young Silverback Competitions, and the various initiatives…
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Lwengo, Uganda: A one Tushabe Bruce Nzabanita the President of Volunteer Uganda Extra Limited has vowed to file a law suit against Lwengo Town Council Principal Town Clerk, Mr. Muhammed Mfitumukiza accusing him of his unclear practices in the revenue imposition to small scale traders in the area. In the letter to the Principal Town Clerk, of Lwengo Town Council dated 11th November, 2022, Mr. Nzabanita requested for a public record in relation to revenue enhancement plan for FY 2019/20 and 2022/22 and a clarification on levying an alleged irregular dues in Lwengo Town Council. This he did through powers…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Makerere University: As Makerere University Law School’s Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) marked 10th Anniversary on Tuesday, stakeholders in the Law sector sought that National Legal Aid Bill, 2022 would be expedited to help create a voice for the vulnerable Ugandan population. If passed, the Bill seeks to define Government’s obligation in relation to the provision of legal aid to vulnerable persons, to create Justice Centres Uganda and designate them as the government agency responsible for providing legal aid on behalf of it, repeal the Poor Persons Defense Act, to make provision for the grant…
By Charles Katabalwa. Makindye Sabagabo: During the presentation of budget framework paper by councillors together with various stakeholders in an engagement meeting held at the municipality headquarters they proposed that their priorities will be in 4 main sectors of social economic development namely Roads , health, Education and administration to help in improving the status of Makindye Sabagabo residents . When all goes well Roads will be located Ugx 8.7bn, Health 5bn, Education 3bn and administration of 1.2bn. During the presentation of the budget framework paper, Makindye sabagabo Municipality Mayor Godfrey Ssemwanga Kabuzi revealed that funds for the education sector…
By John Mulokwa Munyonyo, Uganda: Twenty-four companies have been chosen to receive preferential treatment when clearing their goods at Customs, after they exhibited high levels of compliance in their tax obligations. During the engagement held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, James Malinzi noted that under Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), the companies will now enjoy fast clearance of their goods through simplified procedures and reduced inspection. These companies join ninety-two others chosen earlier for the same treatment. The total of AEOs is now 118, 58 of these are agents, 60 are importers and exporters, 18 do self-management of their bonds and 31…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Early this month, there were media reports indicating that the legislator was part of the group that registered customary land into freehold in Musaijamukuru and Mukabara-all villages in Buhaguzi East Constituency in Kikuube District. The incident directly puts hundreds of households on latter areas at a risk of eviction. Last weekend, Hon. Aseera told media that he has never involved himself is such a saga that puts livelihood of the people he is supposed to protect at stake. He revealed that two people who included Muhumuza Job and Nyabongo Charles Ochaki included his…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On Sunday, Importers in the used items sector are up in arms against Uganda Revenue Authority’s rampant tax increases on their products. These say, increment in taxes amidst a recession erodes their profits. Speaking at a Press conference, Andrew Rubeihayo, The Uganda Dealers in Used Clothing and Shoes Association chairman revealed that “On November 5th, 2022 the fraternity woke up to disheartening news about a tax increment in their business. (L-R) Rubeihayo Andrew-Chairman ‘The Uganda Dealers in Used Clothing and Shoes Association, Keren Zimula-Joint Secretary, Dave Rwamfizi-Secretary General speak to media. Photo by…
Buikwe, Eastern Uganda: The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has promised to intervene in the long-running battle to save the Mabira Central Forest Reserve that has been a thorn in the neck of communities for such a long time. Mabira Central Forest Reserve, located on the Kampala—Jinja Highway at about 54 Km from the capital occupies parts of Buikwe District where the Deputy Speaker went on Friday November 11th to celebrate his 42nd birthday. Tayebwa, heard touching stories from local communities including area Members of Parliament who petitioned him to use his authority to call out the National Forestry…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On Friday, Centre for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT) and other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have appeared before East African Court of Justice that sits at Commercial Court, Kampala-Uganda regarding the case they filed challenging the way in which the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) agreement was signed. It should be remembered that in December 2020 CEFROHT and other CSOs filed a case challenging Governments of Uganda, Tanzania and Total for not considering a number of human rights issues and climate critical issues in the implementation of the project and demanded, that…
By Charles Katabalwa/Julius Mugaga-Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The summit has been organized by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in partnership with Uganda Investment Authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Uganda. The summit will run under the theme *Unlocking Investment Opportunities* .Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) business advised to embrace it more. The state Minister for Trade Hon Harriet Ntabazi while addressing journalists today at Uganda media centre revealed this summit has come at good time when Uganda is looking for wide markets of it’s goods as well as investors to invest…