Author: senabulya Isaac
Government has proposed new taxes on fuel, cement, and essential household commodities in a move that could increase the cost of living, as Henry Musasizi tabled a series of tax bills before Parliament of Uganda. The proposals are contained in the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was presented alongside six other bills for scrutiny. Under the proposed changes, government plans to introduce a tax of Shs1,000 on every 50kg of cement, including adhesives, grout, white cement, and lime—raising concerns about potential increases in construction costs. The bill also proposes a Shs200 increase in fuel taxes, pushing the levy on…
Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda (ASNU), which advocates for road crash survivors, has urged the government to expedite the resumption of the Automated Express Penalty Scheme on Ugandan roads. The government recently extended the suspension of the controversial Automated Express Penalty Scheme (EPS) and related speed limit regulations, which were originally halted in June 2025 following public outcry over high fines, technical inaccuracies, and inadequate public sensitization. However, the co-founder of Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda, Charlotte Kangume, while addressing the media at Hotel Africana in Kampala, said the Ministry of Works and Transport needs to act urgently to curb road accidents…
The Kenyan government has assured Ugandan authorities that it fully recognizes Uganda’s strategic stake in the regional oil pipeline and its critical role in strengthening regional energy security. The assurance was delivered by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, during a stakeholder meeting jointly organized by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. During the meeting, stakeholders were briefed on the ownership structure of the Kenya Pipeline Company as it advances plans for an initial public offering (IPO) and a subsequent listing on the…