Robert Kasande, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has saved government Shs 3.6 trillion in three years that would have been paid in awards and costs. From 2021 up to-date, the ministry represented government in 16,420 cases in courts and
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Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance Government has admitted that accounts of Bank of Uganda were hacked and money siphoned, although it denied the Shs62Bn (US$17m) being reported by the media as the amount lost in the Central Bank’s heist. The admission was made by Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance,
Read MoreManifesto Week: Gov’t Reveals Key Milestones In Science, Technology & Innovation As Uganda Races To Modernize Its Economy
Kayoola EV buses. Government wants to produce 500,000 Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles by 2030 The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation - Office of the President has reported an average of 61% achievement in as far as implementing the 2021-2026 NRM Manifesto commitments is concerned. Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize, the Superintendent
Read MoreGovernment has been distributing tractors lately Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has tasked Government to explain the rationale behind the distribution of tractors without ploughs to the farmers in Northern Uganda, wondering if the tractors that are now lying idle at the districts headquarters were merely intended for decoration. This
Read MorePeter Ogwang, Minister of State for Sports Government through the Ministry of Education and Sports has admitted that the recruitment of teachers under the World Bank funded Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UglFT) Program has been ruined by corruption, bribery and nepotism practices. The revelation was made by Peter Ogwang, Minister
Read MoreGov’t Starts Recapitalizing NHCC To Build Low-Cost Houses For Public Servants, “Deserving Citizens”
Housing Units under construction The government has started recapitalizing the National Housing and Construction Corporation (NHCC) to build low-cost houses for public servants and other “deserving citizens.” This was one of the many commitments the Ministry of Lands , Housing and Urban Development made in the NRM Manifesto 2021-2026. While
Read MoreUganda Agro-dealers /internet For years, Gillian Kiconco, a dedicated young woman from Rubanda District, dreamed of making a difference in Uganda’s agricultural sector. With a Diploma in Crop Production and a Bachelor’s in Crop Science, she had all the knowledge and passion but faced a harsh reality after graduation: there
Read MoreBy Betty Namubiru Imagine stepping into a location where you can meet all the oil and gas executives and decision makers who are driving the oil and gas sector, where the industry’s best experts are sharing insights into what made them succeed and where you have sector leads ready to
Read MoreUganda Baati officials receiving the award Uganda Baati Limited has been recognized as the manufacturer of the Best Quality Iron Sheets at the prestigious People’s Choice Awards 2024. This becomes one of the many awards for quality roof sheets awarded to the company since 2020. The award was received by Lynn
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni tending to his cows On the night of 19th May this year, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) commenced the 2024 census exercise (NPHC) which lasted for 10 days. The idea was establish the number of people living and working in Uganda and quality of life they live.
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