Judith Franca Akello

Members of parliament oppose new taxes introduced by government

Members of parliament oppose new taxes introduced by government

Members of Parliament on the finance committee have opposed government’s proposal to tax Saccos and individuals engaged in agriculture. The proposals that also include a ban on importation of vehicles older than eight years are contained in tax bills for the financial year 2018/2019. The eight tax bills, which are being considered by the Parliament […]

Government to amend Wildlife Authority Act to minimise human-animal conflicts

Government to amend Wildlife Authority Act to minimise human-animal conflicts

Government has revealed plans to an amendment of the Uganda Wildlife Authority Act to cater for compensation of victims of human-animal conflicts. Tourism Minister, Prof.Epharium Kamuntu, told Parliament that amendment would allow proper demarcations of wild life reserves that would be minimize incidences of animals straying to people’s homes. This is was after the Agago Woman […]