Are You Aware Of The Contradictions In The New Anti-Money Laundering Law?
A critical analysis of the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulations of 2022 and all you need to know about PEPs.
Publications
The FID is done! —What does this mean for a Ugandan business person?
The Final Investment Decision (FID) was done, but what does this mean for you?
Changing The Purpose Of Your Business?
New year, New me! This may have been the new year resolution for your business… And for one reason or the other, you may have decided that change must happen this year!..
How Private Schools Can Cope With Inability To Pay Their Debts
Two weeks ago, Ugandan schools finally reopened their classrooms for learners after two years of closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic…..
How to stop the bank from selling your property
Rarely do people go to the bank to borrow money with clear intentions of never paying back the money. However, issues often arise and the borrowers feel shortchanged by their lender…
Banks not allowed to sell property privately without the borrower’s consent
The continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is evident in the unending downsizing of human resource….
Is Adultery a Criminal Offence in Uganda?
Section 154 (1) of the Penal Code of Uganda states that any man who has sexual intercourse with any married woman not being his wife commits adultery. The punishment is imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine of UGX 200/= up to UGX 1200/=. Section 154(2) of the Penal Code goes further to state […]
The clock is ticking for the government in Counsel Nicholas Opiyo’s case
If there is someone having sleepless nights these days, it is the Prosecutor in the matter of Nicholas Opiyo Vs Uganda, Criminal Case No. 106 of 2020. You all remember that case on 22nd December 2020 when Nicholas was arrested from a restaurant in Kamokya and social media was awash with #freeNicholasOpiyo. He was charged, […]
Increase of minimum Capital for banks and MDS’S; Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
On 20th August 2021, Bank of Uganda (Hereinafter referred to as “BOU”) issued a circular notifying financial institutions of a proposal to increase the minimal capital requirements …….
Non Governmental Organisations and Volunteering in Uganda.
Uganda is a safe place to live and work. Many international relief organizations are set up in Uganda. Some of these include the Red Cross, World Vision, Oxfam and many others. Volunteers, NGO workers and missionaries wanting to move or work in Uganda are required to apply for a work permit under Class G1. The […]