Tag: Investment opportunities

President Museveni Pledges UGX 125 Billion to Doctors’ SACCO, Announces Tax Exemption for Medical Workers

“I have already agreed with them on the tax waiver. We shall exempt medical personnel from paying taxes because we do not tax policemen, prison officers or soldiers. Why, then, should we tax doctors and other medical workers? Let them retain their current earnings,” Museveni said.

Uganda, Rwanda Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation through Public Health Simulation Exercise

Health

“It is therefore in our shared interest to strengthen cooperation, build trust and establish practical mechanisms that enable us to anticipate, detect and respond to public health threats together,” Dr. Ayume said.

Business

Tanna Outlines Industrial Growth Strategy to Achieve US$500 Billion...

Tanna has revealed that exports of goods and services have increased by 204 per cent, from US$5.93 billion in 2022 to US$18.04 billion in 2026, driven by gold, coffee, cocoa, sugar, fish and manufactured products. Free Zone exports reached US$1.37 billion, while Foreign Direct Investment stood at approximately US$3.2 billion.

Business

Uganda Moves to Narrow Trade Gap with Japan Ahead...

Uganda has renewed efforts to narrow its widening trade imbalance with Japan by promoting its export potential and investment...

Tourism

How Uganda’s Tourism Sector has Evolved to Boost Economic...

With the budget strategy for Financial Year 2025/2026 looking at strengthening economic growth, tourism development is seen as one of the major sectors to be boasted in order to achieve accelerated growth.

Tourism

Rwenzori 3rd Theluji Festival to Boost Trade, Investment Opportunities...

The festival aims to attract both local and international tourists, showcasing the rich cultural traditions and natural beauty of Kasese. With support from key stakeholders such as Uganda Wildlife and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

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