What are the latest news in Uganda? September 1st, 2026

  • Tax System Reform: The Ugandan Cabinet has officially approved the phasing out of separate individual Tax Identification Numbers (TINs), replacing them with National Identification Numbers (NINs) to unify citizen records and streamline tax compliance. Pulse Uganda
  • Tooro Kingdom Mourning and Succession: Uganda is preparing for the return and burial ceremonies of the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, alongside discussions concerning the kingdom’s succession.
  • Satellite Connectivity Expansion: MTN Uganda has partnered with Starlink to roll out low-Earth orbit satellite internet services aimed at enterprise clients in remote and underserved areas across the country. Space in Africa
  • Court Orders in Fraud Case: The Anti-Corruption Court directed the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to disclose all evidentiary exhibits in an ongoing Shs 60 billion payment fraud case. allAfrica.com
  • Regional Migration and Integration Forum: Regional media and governance representatives in Entebbe concluded consultations supported by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the ILO regarding regional integration and the free movement of persons across member states. IGAD


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