25 guides written for Uganda, with local platforms, local rules and real numbers in UGX.
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Uganda has nine licensed life insurers, but none publish a price list. See what mobile money cover, Jubilee's savings plan and full policies cost you.
10 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Uganda doubled its VAT registration threshold to UGX 300 million in July 2026. Here is the 18% rate, who must register, and how to file with URA.
10 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
A licensed Ugandan loan app can't charge more than 2.8% interest a month. See how to check if yours is licensed, and the dozens UMRA has already banned.
7 Nov 2026 · 9 min read
A five-year car driving permit in Uganda costs UGX 330,000, and motorcycle riders pay less to renew. See every class, fee and how to apply in 2026.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Uganda still has no national health scheme. See what AAR, Jubilee, Old Mutual and Stanbic charge for private health cover in 2026, and how to pick a plan.
6 Nov 2026 · 10 min read
What an ordinary, express or renewed Uganda passport costs in 2026, where the money goes, and how to pay by PRN, card or mobile money without delays.
5 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
What it costs to search, transfer and register a land title in Uganda in 2026: the fees, the proposed hikes, and mistakes that cost buyers far more.
5 Nov 2026 · 9 min read
Starting a business in Uganda does not need millions. See what mobile money, boda boda, poultry and other low-capital businesses really cost to start in 2026.
31 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Registering a business with URSB online costs UGX 90,000 for a business name and from UGX 140,000 for a company, as of October 2026. Full steps and fees.
27 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Buy Treasury bills or bonds in Uganda from UGX 100,000 through a primary dealer bank. Here's the step-by-step process, current rates and the tax you'll pay.
23 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
From 1 January 2027, Bank of Uganda caps cash withdrawals: UGX 50 million a day for individuals, UGX 500 million a day for businesses, checked October 2026.
20 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
What goes into balanced pig feed at every stage (creep, weaner, grower, finisher and sows) from Kenyan ingredients, what pigs need at each stage, how much they eat, and whether home mixing pays.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
How to make dairy meal at home: the ingredients for a balanced 16% mix and a high-yielder version, the standards from KALRO and ILRI, and how much to feed per litre of milk.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
What goes into balanced feed for improved kienyeji chickens (growers and layers) from Kenyan ingredients, the protein they need according to Kenyan research, and how much to feed free-range birds.
20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
What goes into a balanced layers mash from Kenyan ingredients, the nutrient targets layers need, chick and growers mash, how to mix it, and whether it is cheaper than shop feed.
20 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Building a 3-bedroom house in Uganda costs UGX 90-150 million in 2026, plus land. See real material prices, tax changes and how to cut costs.
17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Cornerstone pays 15.13% and GenAfrica 14.24% on their Uganda unit trusts, per CMA data for 30 September 2026. Compare all 9 licensed funds and rates.
15 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Register a SACCO in Uganda with 30 members and about UGX 65,000 in MTIC fees, then get your UMRA licence before you take savings. Checked October 2026.
11 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
NSSF Uganda takes 15% of gross pay (5% + 10%), every employer must register, and Smartlife Flexi lets informal savers join from UGX 5,000. Checked October 2026.
9 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Uganda's PAYE tax-free threshold rose to UGX 335,000 a month from 1 July 2026. See the new bands, worked examples in UGX, and whether NSSF lowers your tax bill.
6 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Check or recover your URA TIN via AskURA or Search TIN, generate a new one free with your National ID, or download your certificate. Checked October 2026.
29 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
MTN MoMo and Airtel Money charges in Uganda for September 2026: sending fees, agent withdrawal costs, the 0.5% government tax, and transaction limits.
26 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
The best investment opportunities in Uganda for small and medium investors in 2026: real returns, minimum amounts, and risks for T-bills, SACCOs and more.
18 Sept 2025 · 12 min read
URSB registration costs UGX 55,000 and a UNBS permit UGX 500,000 a year, but a bakery oven alone can cost UGX 3 million to over UGX 80 million in Uganda.
1 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
What it costs to become an MTN or Airtel mobile money agent in Uganda in 2026: real float, registration fees, commission rates and a worked profit example.
1 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
Compare Grey, Chipper Cash, Payoneer and Kenya's M-PESA GlobalPay card for paying Upwork Connects and ad spend in dollars, fees checked November 2026.
9 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
PAPSS lets African businesses pay suppliers abroad in local currency, skipping the dollar. Which banks are live and what still doesn't, October 2026.
12 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
No-experience remote jobs for Africans in 2026: AI rater work, virtual assistant roles, Africa-friendly job boards, and how to get paid without losing to fees.
12 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Compare real fees for sending money to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa from the UK or US via Wise, WorldRemit and M-Pesa, checked October 2026.
5 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
The digital skills actually in demand for African freelancers in 2026, backed by Upwork's own data, plus how to get paid and the scams to dodge.
18 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
Fiverr charges a flat 20% seller fee. Upwork dropped its flat 10% for a 0-15% rate per contract. Here is what each actually costs African freelancers in 2026.
9 Sept 2025 · 7 min read