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Brief:Revocable trusts

Revocable Trust is a legal entity created to hold and manage your assets during your lifetime and distribute them after your death without going through probate. You can change or cancel it anytime while you’re alive and competent. It offers privacy and continuity if you become incapacitated but doesn’t protect assets from creditors or reduces taxes.

It’s essentially a written agreement where you the grantor, transfer assets to a trustee to manage according to your instruction.

Brief: Inheritance in Uganda

When a loved one passes away, dealing with inheritance can be one of the most emotional and complex experiences for a family. In Uganda, inheritance of property is governed by a mix of statutory law, customary practices, and evolving social norms. Whether or not a will is in place, understanding the basics of inheritance law can save families from unnecessary conflict and protect the rights of dependents.

The Legal Backbone: The Succession Act

Brief: Registration of businesses in Uganda

Starting a business in Kampala is an exciting opportunity—Uganda’s capital is a bustling economic hub with growing potential for entrepreneurs in various sectors. However, to operate legally and enjoy the full benefits of formal business ownership, registration is a crucial first step.

Registering your business not only gives it legal recognition but also opens doors to funding, partnerships, tax incentives, and protection under the law. Whether you’re setting up a small shop, a consultancy, or a limited liability company, understanding the business registration process in Kampala can save you time, money, and legal complications.

Brief: Road Naming

A road is any way open to the public for the circulation of vehicles which is maintained by the government or an administration.

A road name is the official name to be used for the purpose of locating and addressing. The road name excludes the road type portion (e.g.: Street, Close, etc.)

Road renaming is when a road which already has an official name is to be changed in part or whole.

Brief: Pollution n uganda

When you think of Uganda, you probably picture green hills, beautiful lakes, and colorful markets_and you’re right. Uganda is blessed with breathtaking beauty and rich natural resources. But there’s a side we don’t talk about enough and that is pollution.

Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the natural environment that cause harm. These harmful materials, known as pollutants, can be any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or energy (such as radioactivity, heat, sound, or light) that contaminates the air, water, or land, making them dirty and unhealthy for both humans and animals.

Brief: boda-boda riders in Uganda

A boda-boda is a bicycle or motorcycle used as a taxi or form of transport. Most of the people in Uganda use boda-bodas as their main mean of transport to move from one place to another together with their goods and services.

The term "boda-boda" originated from the bordering towns of Uganda and Kenya, where bikes were used as a cheap way to transport people and goods between the two countries