GOVERNMENT SPENT MORE THAN IT’S TAX COLLECTION
The government operations in the first quarter of this year were a mixture of fortunes, but at the end of the period, it recorded a much lower net borrowing (deficit)…
UGIT programme on course in developing Health and Education facilities
The World Bank is pleased with the implementation of the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer (UGIFT) Programme managed through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The government of Uganda…
UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE TO BUILD 250-BED FACILITY
The Government of Uganda has obtained a loan of US $73million (about UGX 280 billion) from Islamic Development Fund (IDF) to facilitate the construction of a new home for Uganda…
Chief of Defence Forces Extends Compassionate Support To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District.…
Tayebwa assures tourism sector of increased funding
Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged enhanced government commitment to Uganda’s tourism sector vowing increased funding and prioritisation to transform it into a key economic driver. Speaking as the chief…
‘Increase public education on the Constitution’
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a call to government and civil society to increase public education on the Constitution. Tayebwa made this call whole commissioning the virtual museum…
HON. JOHN MULIMBA DISCUSSES DRUGS AND CYBER SECURITY WITH UN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EAST AFRICA ON DRUGS AND CRIME
The Honorable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, held a meeting with the newly appointed United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Representative for East…
URA engages stakeholders on new return filing reforms
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recently met with Tax Agents and Accountants today to discuss the new reforms in filing income tax returns and the tax waiver. Section 16(5) of the…
H.E JOHAN BORGSTAM, E.U SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE GREAT LAKES REGION MEETS PRESIDENT YOWERI.K. MUSEVENI AT STATE HOUSE, NAKASERO
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda is pleased to inform that H.E. Johan Borgstam, The E.U Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region held a meeting with President Yoweri.…
Speaker Among urges EAC states to implement protocols
The East African Community (EAC) partner states have been urged to consolidate the gains of unity and cohesion in a bid to ensure a united community which will unlock the…