MPs in a group photo with the trainers on IFFs A team of experts have raised concerns about the institutional capacities within Government agencies charged with fighting Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Uganda, despite the various laws enacted to fight the vice. The concern was raised by Joseph Ahaisibwe, Senior
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Raphael Magyezi, the Minister for Local Government The government through the Ministry of Local Government has pledged to continue releasing Shs 100 million every year to the parishes under the Parish Development Model (PDM) Program. Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi made the revelation on last Wednesday while updating the nation on the
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Anthony Kituuka, who resigned as Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Equity Bank Uganda Limited announced the resignation of its Managing Director, Anthony Kituuka. However, to those well versed with Uganda’s financial sector, the resignation may not come as a shocker. Kituuka was appointed as Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director in
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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
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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
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By 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
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President 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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Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary Uganda’s Judiciary is banking on IT to curb corruption and dispense justice faster. To implement the NRM Manifesto commitments for 2021-2026, the Judiciary pledged zero tolerance to corruption in the judicial system by introducing systems and periodic monitoring of Judicial Officers.
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Maize is one of Uganda's big exports to EAC member states The cost of doing business in the East African Community (EAC) has significantly reduced in recent years thanks to the various interventions by member states. The EAC has a membership of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, United Republic of
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The decline was mainly attributed to lower export earnings from coffee and mineral products The Ministry of Finance has revealed that Uganda registered a drop in the value of its exports in September 2024 by Shs410.4bn, attributing the changes in the decline in coffee exports within that period. The details are
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