Dorothy Nakaweesi
Journalist at Daily Monitor
Media, Communication and PR, In Went (DED-GIZ) Fellow, FK Fellow, ICJF Fellow
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2 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
On February 4, 2015, by approximately 9:15 am, a crowd had formed inside the Rift Valley Railways (RVR) compound, which has since reverted to Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), in Kampala. It was a momentous day for the people of Kampala, and Uganda by extension, who had last seen a passenger train almost 30 years ago, in the 90s.
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2 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
Lilian Onyango’s story is one of relentless determination, courage, and perseverance. From humble beginnings, she rose to become a trailblazing entrepreneur in the clearing and logistics sector, an industry historically dominated by men. Her journey is one of defying the odds and breaking barriers that many thought were insurmountable. Reflecting on the early 2000s, Onyango recalls a time when business owners in her field were silenced and humiliated.
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2 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
What you need to know:The proposed changes are expected to be effected on July 1 July 2025. The government has proposed to increase taxes on both diesel and petrol. The Ministry of Finance acting director of economic affairs and chairman of the Sustainable Resource Mobilisation Cluster, Mr Moses Kaggwa, said the Bill, which proposes to amend different sections Excise Duty Act, was tabled before Parliament yesterday.
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3 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
Government has proposed to exempt startups from income tax for three years from the date of commencement under the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
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4 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
On February 13, 2025, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) wrote to different government agencies, informing them of a decision to institute a probe that would investigate and mitigate the entry of streaming devices that were broadcasting content that is exclusive to pay television service providers.
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