Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1208 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to increase the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio from the current 14 percent to at least 20 percent, emphasizing the need to reduce reliance on external borrowing and donor funding. Speaking at…
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From Boardroom to Altar: Emmanuel Katongole’s Influence in Business, Faith, and National Service
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1150 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 Emmanuel Katongole (born 27 April 1962) is a Ugandan statistician, economist, entrepreneur, and industrialist. He serves as the Executive Chairman of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CQCIL), the only company in Sub-Saharan Africa authorized to manufacture triple-combination antiretroviral drugs used in the…
Uganda, Somalia Seal New Deals to Boost Trade and Cooperation
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1846 EAT on Wednesday 08th October 2025 Kampala– Uganda and Somalia have taken major steps to boost their bilateral relations, signing new cooperation agreements and charting fresh areas of partnership during the Second Session of the Uganda–Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) and Investment and…
Kyagulanyi Limited to One Rally by Police in Nakasongola
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1119 EAT on Tuesday 7 October 2025 Police and the army in Nakasongola have rejected a request by National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi to hold two campaign rallies in the district. Security forces in Nakasongola have denied a request by National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential…
20 Ugandan Police Officers Deployed to South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission
Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1310 EAT on Friday 3 October 2025 The Uganda Police Force is deploying 20 officers to South Sudan for a UN peacekeeping mission, reinforcing the nation’s role in supporting international stability. The 20 officers began a five-day pre-deployment training on Wednesday at the Kikandwa Police ICT Centre in…
Kasese Road Crash Leaves Four KIU Students Seriously Injured
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1524 EAT on Tuesday 30 September 2025 Four students from Kampala International University (KIU), Ishaka Campus, sustained critical injuries in a road accident that occurred along the Katwe–Kabatoro–Kasese road. The incident took place on [insert date/time if available], and the victims were reportedly travelling to [insert destination if…
“Uganda Introduces 15 New Standards for Nsenene (Edible Ants) Sale”
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1850 EAT on Sunday 28 September 2025 Uganda has introduced 15 new standards to regulate the harvesting, processing and sale of the country’s beloved long-horned grasshoppers (nsenene) and other edible insects. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in collaboration with the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), has…
Uganda Had a Head Start, but Singapore Soared Ahead — Nyanzi Martin Luther Critiques Nation’s Development Path
HICGI News Agency – Updated at 1531 EAT on Saturday 27th September 2025 Kampala, Uganda – Media entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has sparked a national conversation after pointing out the stark development gap between Uganda and Singapore, despite Uganda having a perceived early advantage in terms of natural resources and post-independence potential. Speaking during a…
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