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Remove all taxes on sanitary pads

Uganda, March 11 -- During the International Women's Day celebrations in Katakwi District last Friday, Vice President Jessica Alupo said the government is considering reducing taxes on sanitary pads. ... Read More


Govt should improve rescue systems on water bodies

Uganda, March 10 -- In August last year, at least 20 passengers perished in Lake Victoria after an overloaded boat transporting them from Kalangala District to Kasenyi capsized in rough waters at nigh... Read More


Address hindrances to new curriculum

Uganda, March 7 -- In our story, "Schools uncertain on new O-Level curriculum as final exams near", of March 6, 2024, we detailed several challenges that seem to hinder the proper implementation of th... Read More


Protect bibanja holders to speed up wealth creation

Uganda, March 3 -- On Thursday, the President delivered an avid wealth creation speech as part of his anti-poverty campaign, targeting the 39 percent of Ugandan households that are trapped in subsiste... Read More


Time to act on gun violence

Uganda, Feb. 29 -- The news of the shooting of the Ndiga clan leader, Lwomwa Daniel Bbosa sent shock waves around Buganda and the country at large as yet another prominent citizen fell to the rampant ... Read More


Health ministry must look into idle Katajula HC III

Uganda, Feb. 23 -- How do you spend almost a billion shillings refurbishing an important health facility and then keep it under lock and key for two years, condemning nearly 100,000 people to a life o... Read More


Proactive approach to tackling fraud overdue

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- In recent years, fraud attacks against foreign investors in Uganda have grown in both their frequency and ferocity. The latest investors that have found themselves inherently vulner... Read More


Expectant mothers deserve better

Uganda, Feb. 16 -- News that Medici Con L'Africa (CUAMM), a non-governmental organisation working for the promotion and protection of health in Africa, has launched a Shs2 billion project aimed at imp... Read More


Implement projects with users in mind

Uganda, Feb. 15 -- As we navigate the murky waters of financing major road projects such as the Kampala-Jinja Expressway, this is the opportunity to review project requirements and set up better syste... Read More


Auditor General's concerns with honesty

Uganda, Feb. 14 -- Last week, the government 'quietly' acquired a Shs1.3 trillion loan from the domestic market thanks to a private placement amongst its primary dealers. This week, it also hopes to '... Read More