Uganda's Cabinet, meeting at State House Entebbe, has approved phasing out the standalone Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individuals, replacing it with the National Identification Number (NIN) for all transactions. According to Business Times Uganda, the change affects every taxpayer in the country, meaning individuals will use their NIN rather than a separate TIN when conducting tax-related and other official transactions.

MTN Uganda is playing a crucial role in the country's preparation for its first oil production by providing essential networks and digital services. This involvement goes beyond traditional oil drilling and infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of modern technology and reliable internet connectivity for the efficiency and safety of the oil industry, according to TechJaja.

MTN Uganda has remitted UGX 54.27 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to enhance digital inclusion and support ICT development in the country. This payment is part of the company's efforts to contribute to the growth of digital services in Uganda.

Uganda's entertainment industry has entered a new tax era under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026, which President Museveni assented to on August 20, according to Sqoop. The law imposes more clearly defined tax obligations on artists, performers and the businesses that hire them, including a statutory six percent withholding tax on payments made to public performers. The changes are expected to reshape how the country's creative industries operate financially.

Dimension Data Uganda has officially rebranded to NTT DATA, aligning with a global rebranding process that began seven years ago. This transition is part of a broader international technology strategy and follows a global integration initiative launched in 2019. The rebranding provides the Uganda operation with enhanced capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

A coalition of approximately 60 Ugandan subcontractors has requested an emergency administrative stay from the Finance Minister due to a $9.7 million payment dispute related to the Tilenga oil project’s worker camp. The subcontractors claim they are unable to meet an upcoming tax amnesty deadline because their capital is frozen amid the unresolved payment issues.