Uganda’s domestic Arrears in 2021/22 Financial Year is projected to increase to Shs4.4trillion, a development that is likely to hit hard the private sector and affect economic growth. The revelation was made by Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Chairperson Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) while presenting the committee report of four
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Minister Benny Namugwanya One of the the presidential directives to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for the period of 2016-2021 was to grow revenue collection. While speaking at the OPM Auditorium, State Minister for Kampala Benny Namugwanya Bugembe reported an increase in revenue collection by 197% for the period under
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Martin Nangoli is adding value to coffee. He trades under Kikobero Specialty Coffee/Business Focus photo The government has drawn a plan that it hopes will increase the level of industrialization to 31.7% of the value of the Ugandan economy (GDP) in the next 10 years up from the current 27%
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By Hassan Kitenda Sometimes it’s easier to start working out with a gym buddy and investment clubs are similar. They allow you to save and invest money in a group. Many of us would like to put money aside for saving and investing but the struggle is to remain committed
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Moses Kizige, the State Minister In Charge Karamoja Affairs The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) says it successfully met 95% of the manifesto targets, immensely supporting the realization of the Government Commitments towards NDP II. The key areas of focus for the Office of the Prime Minister in the
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Dominic Ongwen A Ugandan former child soldier who became a commander of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army has been sentenced to 25 years in jail by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dominic Ongwen, known as White Ant, was convicted in February of more than 60 crimes including murder, torture, rape
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Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu Presenting his Ministry’s statement on NRM manifesto implementation The Government of Uganda is constructing a storied twin tower to house the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu says the construction worth Shs63.9billion is due
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Minister Peace Mutuuzo presenting Labour Ministry’s report on manifesto implementation The State Minister for Gender has described Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP) as the most successful program by the Ministry so far. Minister Peace Mutuuzo made the remarks Wednesday afternoon presenting the achievements of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and
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Beatrice Byenkya, the Chairperson of Uganda Land Commission The Uganda Land Commission has revealed that there is a racket of former workers in Ministry of Lands and Uganda Land Commission fraudulently applying for expired land leases. They have lists of land with expired leases and are making claims for compensation worth billions
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Kasaija: Economic Growth Has Averaged 4.9% In Last Five Years But Will Soon Rise Up To 7%
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development had an assignment in the 2016 NRM Manifesto to consolidate growth, employment and macro-economic stability. While presenting the Ministry’s progress at the OPM Auditorium on Wednesday, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said his ministry has achieved a lot in the three
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