Jun 23, 2026 | Legal Insights
INTRODUCTION After close to 20 years, the Employment Act has been amended. Offences have been re-defined. Monetary penalties have increased by a 1,358% – 1,983 % ranging from 10 million – 14 million Uganda Shillings per occurrence compared to the previous 480 –...
May 22, 2026 | Legal Insights
Balancing founders, boards and investors in SMEs INTRODUCTION Private capital has become an increasingly important source of growth financing in Uganda and across East Africa, with East Africa accounting for 29% of recorded African private capital transactions in...
Apr 20, 2026 | Legal Insights
Uganda’s investment landscape is once again entering a decisive phase, with industrialization coming to the forefront of national economic policy. In January, 2026, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) proposed a UGX 255.1billion budget for the 2026/27 financial...
Mar 10, 2026 | Legal Insights
Introduction Corporate governance discussions in Uganda increasingly reference the “King Code”. This is particularly the case for companies within multinational groups, international donor-funded entities, and listed companies. In these contexts, King...
Mar 21, 2025 | Legal Insights
Important Considerations For Adoption Of A Child In An Orphanage In the recent past, various reports on fraudulent attempts, misrepresentation, impersonation, child abduction and child trafficking have been reported to the authorities in Uganda, raising suspicion...
Oct 4, 2024 | Legal Insights
Fashion in Uganda has evolved significantly since the days of renowned designers like Sylvia Owori, Santa Anzo and Stella Atal. Introduction The Ugandan fashion landscape has shifted from being merely a statement of elegance and luxury to a dynamic movement through...