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Uganda

Latest reporting on Uganda (place): 47 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

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  1. Traders Warn of Festive Season Losses as URA Cargo Delays Mount

    Kampala traders warn that delays in cargo clearance are tying up working capital, disrupting restocking and threatening sales ahead of Christmas, with KACITA threatening protests unless the Uganda Revenue Authority resolves the bottlenecks.

    Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·

  2. Eviction of Railway Land Encroachers Begins on Monday

    The operation will initially target the Kampala–Mityana, Mubende and Kamwenge–Kasese corridors, as Parliament investigates concerns over railway reserve boundaries and land ownership.

    Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·

  3. Uganda’s 10.2% Growth Ambition Faces World Bank Reality Check

    Uganda is targeting 10.2% economic growth in 2026/27, but a lower World Bank forecast has reignited debate over oil revenues, tax collection and whether ambitious economic targets will translate into jobs and higher household incomes.

    Business & Economy · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·

  4. Rwanda, DR Congo, Burundi Due in Zambia for Talks on Armed Groups

    LUSAKA — Defence ministers from Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania are expected to meet in Zambia on October 18 to discuss joint efforts to… The post Rwanda, DR Congo, Burundi Due in Zambia for Talks on Armed Groups appeared first on KT PRESS.

    Africa · KT Press · Latest (Rwanda) ·

  5. Uganda: Reckitt, Chil Group Target 650,000 Pupils in Hygiene Drive

    [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Reckitt, the company behind Dettol, and Chil Group have launched the third phase of their school hygiene programme in Uganda, targeting 650,000 pupils in four districts as they seek to reduce preventable illnesses and improve school attendance.

    Education · AllAfrica · Education ·

  6. URA Defends TIN-NIN Linkage as Uganda Economic Forum Closes

    URA says linking tax identification numbers to national identity numbers will simplify tax administration without automatically making citizens taxpayers, as the forum explores ways to boost incomes and business growth.

    Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·

  7. MPs Briefed Ahead of Pakistan Climate Change Conference

    Five Ugandan MPs and technical staff will attend the October 19–20 conference in Islamabad, with Parliament urging the delegation to strengthen bilateral ties and secure practical solutions to climate change and water security challenges.

    Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·

  8. Uganda: Uganda Commits to Transparency in Oil and Mineral Revenues

    [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in managing funds from the country's extractive sector, including oil, gas, and other natural resources.

    Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Business ·

  9. Uganda: Ker Alur Uses Girls' Football to Tackle Teenage Pregnancy

    [Nile Post] The Ker Alur Kingdom is turning to girls' football to challenge teenage pregnancy, child marriage and other barriers that limit girls' opportunities, with three county teams set to compete in the fifth edition of the Queen Mother's Cup on Saturday.

    Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·

  10. South Africa is going digital on VAT: what it can learn from the rest of Africa

    Completing value-added tax (VAT) returns takes time, and waiting for a refund can tie up money a business needs to pay suppliers or invest. The South African Revenue Service wants to ease both pressures while making it harder for businesses to under-report VAT.

    Business & Economy · The Conversation · Africa ·