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finance 16 July 2026
Uganda's Finance Minister, Henry Musasizi, has endorsed President Museveni's proposed amendments to the Income Tax and Excise Duty Bills, emphasizing a balance between revenue, economic growth, and environmental protection. The revisions aim to ensure tax fairness and maintain policy objectives. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4498/finance-minister-backs-presidents-proposals-returned-tax-bills
Politics 16 July 2026
The Magistrate's Court has declined former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago's request to travel to India for medical treatment, stating it lacks jurisdiction following his committal to the High Court for trial on misprision of treason charges. Lukwago remains on remand. Source: https://observer.ug/news/court-declines-lukwagos-request-to-travel-abroad-for-treatment
Health 16 July 2026
Uganda has discharged its final Ebola patient, a Congolese national, initiating a crucial 42-day waiting period to officially declare the outbreak over. This milestone marks significant progress in the country's efforts to contain the virus. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-discharges-last-ebola-patient-42-day-countdown-begins
Health 16 July 2026
Ugandan government officials, led by the Ministries of Finance and Health, have expressed optimism about local drug manufacturing prospects following a visit to the Dei BioPharma facility. The move signals potential government support to boost domestic pharmaceutical production and reduce reliance on imports. Source: https://observer.ug/news/atwine-government-will-buy-dei-medicines
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finance
Uganda's Finance Minister, Henry Musasizi, has endorsed President Museveni's proposed amendments to the Income Tax and Excise Duty Bills, emphasizing a balance between revenue, economic growth, and environmental protection. The revisions aim to ensure tax fairness and maintain policy objectives. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4498/finance-minister-backs-presidents-proposals-returned-tax-bills
Politics
The Magistrate's Court has declined former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago's request to travel to India for medical treatment, stating it lacks jurisdiction following his committal to the High Court for trial on misprision of treason charges. Lukwago remains on remand. Source: https://observer.ug/news/court-declines-lukwagos-request-to-travel-abroad-for-treatment
Health
Uganda has discharged its final Ebola patient, a Congolese national, initiating a crucial 42-day waiting period to officially declare the outbreak over. This milestone marks significant progress in the country's efforts to contain the virus. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-discharges-last-ebola-patient-42-day-countdown-begins
music
Ugandan music veteran Bebe Cool has been nominated for the coveted Timeless Impact Award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), standing as one of only two East African artists recognized in this category. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43310/bebe-cool-nominated-for-afrimma-2026-timeless-impact-award