Current Affairs
Government Eyes Geothermal Energy to Power Industrial Growth
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu said geothermal energy also presents an opportunity for Uganda to access climate finance and green investmen
Read More »Parliament Flags Mounting Economic Costs of Unpaid Project-Affected Persons
Government's ambitious infrastructure agenda, long positioned as a cornerstone of economic transformation, is facing a growing credibility test, as Parliament raises alarm over delays in compensating Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
Read More »Telecom Giants Urge Lower Withdrawal Taxes to Boost Financial Inclusion
Uganda’s leading telecommunications firms, MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda, have mounted a coordinated push for tax reforms aimed at easing the cost of mobile money transactions and accelerating digital inclusion, setting off a critical policy debate.
Read More »Uganda Raises Concerns over Sloppy Execution of World Bank Projects
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has asked the World Bank for a review of its funded projects to at least make them work.
Read More »Elderly Grant Expansion at Risk Over Shortfall
Parliament has asked the government to increase funding to the social protection programme targeting older persons, popularly known as the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE).
Read More »Security Guard in Mawanda Road Gold, Cash Theft Arrested
The private sector has spoken against the proposed tax reforms, warning Parliament that some of the measures risk constraining investment, deepening informality, and undermining post-pandemic economic recovery.
Read More »Private Sector Warns More Tax Reforms Could Stall Investment
The private sector has spoken against the proposed tax reforms, warning Parliament that some of the measures risk constraining investment, deepening informality, and undermining post-pandemic economic recovery.
Read More »UPDF Launches Disaster Response Training in Bulambuli
The training, which commenced on April 12, is being held in Bulugeni Town Council and will run until April 25.
Read More »Developing Countries Launch First-Ever Borrower’s Platform
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system on 15 April, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat.
Read More »Constitutional Court Convenes Special Session to Clear Petitions
The Constitutional Court has commenced a high-profile, one-day special session to hear 12 constitutional petitions.
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Plea Bargain Agreements Binding on Judges, Court of Appeal Rules
Parliament has pushed back against a proposal to name the planned public university in Busoga sub-region Kiira University, with Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth urging the Government to retain the name Busoga University and undertake wider consultations before making a final decision.
