Uganda’s Social Media Tax is here to stay
Government says more sites may be added to the tax scheme, but it will work on giving users more options for payment. In July, Uganda’s government implemented a social media tax that it said was aimed at raising revenue that would be able “to cope with the consequences” of social media users’ “opinions, prejudices [and] […]
New Public Private Partnership Act in Uganda
The Public Private Partnership Bill of 2012 was finally passed by Parliament on 1 July 2015 and assented to by the President of Uganda on 5 August 2015. The Act will govern the relationship between government and private entities in public private partnerships and provide for guidelines and procedures for the development of PPP projects.
Ugandan Law Society hosts first “Women in Law Awards”
The Uganda Law Society’s Female Lawyers’ Committee held the first ever “Women in Law Awards” Dinner on 19 September 2014 at the Serena Hotel Kampala. The Female Lawyers Committee of the Uganda Law Society was established to assist women in the legal profession to enhance their professional opportunities; to develop business and professional confidence for women in the legal profession; […]
