The insurance sector has steadily grown in recent years, with a wider range of insurers and products available, including life, health, property, and agricultural insurance.

Misclassification has allowed companies like Koudijs Uganda, Agrivetis Uganda Ltd, and Impact Sales Uganda Ltd to evade paying taxes, while local producers who use organic materials such as soya, sunflower, and cotton are left grappling with unfair competition.

During a panel discussion held on Tuesday in Pakwach District, URA officials, alongside other key stakeholders, called for urgent action to strengthen anti-smuggling measures and protect legitimate businesses.

The sanctions, which restricts movement outside Uganda and limits the ability to transact in finances, are used to shore up accountability among public leaders

Among the affected businesses, 65.5% noted an increase in compliance and operational costs.

It remains unclear under what terms Ndere is getting the bailout from the taxpayer and whether the private owner, Mr Rwangyezi, would pay back the money.

The contested land measures 640 acres and has been the subject of conflict over ownership between the families of the late Christopher Kajundira and Bishop Ernest Shalita.

The district's Natural Resources Officer (DNRO), Moses Byaruhanga Bujara, issued the warning following increased human activities near River Buhindagi, Lake George, and wetlands buffer zones.

Lt Col Mugarura reported that since the Usalama Kwa Wote operation began in July 2021, security forces have recovered 207 firearms and 683 rounds of ammunition in Kaabong alone.

Speaking at the 61st CEO Breakfast meeting in Kampala, Kaddunabbi noted that embracing innovation and technological solutions is crucial to driving the industry to new heights.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs Rebecca Kadaga met a delegation on a "Mission to Save Ndere Centre" at her Kampala office on Wednesday.