Kenya Gov't hopes to raise UGX 2.9Tr from sale of 65% of KPC Ugandans, particularly oil marketing companies, have an opportunity to acquire shares in one of East Africa’s largest and most profitable energy infrastructure firms, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), currently wholly owned by the Government of Kenya. Last week,
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Faimah Letiru, the Speaker for Madi Okollo district local council Leaders and residents of Madi Okollo District have expressed concern over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), calling for urgent intervention to reverse the trend. The results released on Friday show that the district registered
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National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s plan to borrow over UGX600Bn from commercial banks in Uganda to fund infrastructure projects has been rejected by MPs. This is a result of the Corporation’s wicked credit worthiness due to unpaid UGX69.94Bn water bills by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The revelation was made
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Sanjay Rughani (L), the CEO at Standard Chartered Bank and Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, after signing the agreement The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija on behalf of the Government of Uganda and Sanjay Rughani, the CEO at Standard Chartered Bank
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Auditor General, Edward Akol, on Thursday unveiled the 202425 Annual Audit Report to Parliament The Auditor General, Edward Akol, on Thursday presented the 2024/25 Annual Audit Report to Parliament. The report handed to the Speaker of Parliament, Annitah Annet Among, highlights major procurement irregularities and flaws in the Parish Development
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Remigio Achia, Deputy Chairperson Parliamentary Committee on Budget Parliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates, even as lawmakers and analysts raised concerns over debt sustainability, growth assumptions, and compliance with fiscal rules. The framework sets
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By Wilson Manishimwe For a long time, Kisoro District has always been known for its stunning and breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and the beauty of the Virunga Mountains, where it serves as the gateway to this side of the volcanic range that overlaps the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic
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Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija The Judiciary has revealed that pending civil cases in Uganda are holding subject matter valued at UGX 14.2 trillion, an amount equivalent to seven percent of Uganda’s 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), underscoring the critical role courts play in unlocking economic growth through timely justice.
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In East Africa, the biggest enabler of cross-border banking has been the ease of regional movement, as borders are open for member citizens under the EAC Common Market Protocol on free movement. Cross-border banking is an important feature of the global financial system. This explains why banks are expanding beyond
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Posta Uganda Limited is seeking parliamentary approval of UGX5Bn to undertake nationwide mapping of all locations in Uganda. This is aimed at ending the practice of Ugandans giving directions using landmarks like trees, schools, shops in order to enable Uganda get access to the Global Position System (GPS). The request
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