Despite a recent report disclosing  that Uganda has lost over UGX 12 trillion in the past five years through similar tax waivers, the government asked the Parliament of Uganda to exempt eight companies  and individuals from paying taxes worth UGX 13.391 billion due to various reasons like COVID-19 effects that affected businesses, and ill health.

The slow uptake of fully electrical vehicles prompted the legislative authorities to exempt manufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries, or charging equipment from tax.

Environmental activists have urged the Ugandan government to push for subsidies on gas by supporting policies and subsidized rates...