Legislators query funding for compensation of war claimants
Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of budgetary provision and delay in compensation of cooperative societies and unions for losses suffered during political instabilities in the 1970s and 1980s.
Appearing…
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Be aware of the dangers of AI - Tayebwa tells students
The Deputy Speaker,Thomas Tayebwa has urged students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in inventing projects and programmes to focus its usage on academics saying its dangers are imminent.
Tayebwa made this call while opening the…
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Finance Tables Shs40.7 Trillion budget for FY 2025/26
Government has presented a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, outlining significant investments across key sectors to drive economic growth and development.
This is contained in the Appropriation Bill, 2025 tabled for…
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Govt seeks tax exemptions to Bujagali, local start ups
Government has proposed yet another tax exemption to Bujagali Hydropower Project that will see the power producer relieved of the burden up to 30 June 2032.
The proposal is contained in the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that was…
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Govt revises UMEME buyout to US$118 million
Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over US$118 million.
This was contained in the Special Audit Report for the end of lease and assignment between UMEME…
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Govt Tables Shs4.8 Trillion Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Government has tabled before Parliament the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025, aimed at allocating up to Shs4.8 trillion to critical priorities including defence, security and infrastructure.
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning…
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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for More Funds for Child Disability Benefit
Uganda is set to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit to support families raising children with disabilities.
This was the focus of the National Child Benefit High-Level Dialogue Meeting organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour…
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Speaker swears in MP Nalukoola
The new Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Erias Nalukoola, has today taken oath before Speaker Anita Among.
Hon. Nalukoola, who belongs to the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) replaces Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, who died in…
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