Minister of Finance Archive

A letter from the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury made it official that the hugely controversial introduction of an 18 percent VAT charge on upcountry safari accommodation had been scrapped at last: ‘I wish to …

Local truck owners have appealed to the government to immediately engage Rwandan authorities regarding the hiked road toll which they say will have adverse effect for...

Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) wants a 5% tax increase on alcohol and the proceeds set aside as a rehabilitation fund for victims of alcoholism. Kasirye addressing journalists yesterday The alliance observed that the rate …

Contributors to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) should expect an improved interest on their savings to be posted on their accounts by September. Richard Byarugaba, the NSSF managing director Richard Byarugaba, the NSSF chief, …

Having in place a transparent tax framework, fiscal incentives and robust infrastructure is key in attracting foreign direct investment, Rama Sithanen, the former Mauritian finance minister, has said. Participants listen to presentations during the forum …

The Government wants non-government organisations (NGOs) to align their projects to government’s development priorities. State minister for internal affairs James Baba James Baba, the state minister for internal affairs, said NGOs should strive to understand …

The Government has been asked to increase the health budget ahead of today’s budget speech. The recent acute shortage of blood in the country has been attributed to low funding for the health sector. “We …