Lawmakers support proposals to increase access to justice
Lawmakers have renewed focus on the persistent case backlog, urging government to allocate Shs8 billion for the construction of regional offices for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, a move they say will ease case congestion and…
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Release Shs689 Billion for PAP Compensation to avert delay in govt projects
The Committee on Physical Infrastructure has called on government to urgently release Shs689 billion for the compensation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), cautioning that delays could stall critical projects and leave up to Shs3.7 trillion in…
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Condemned Child Remand Homes Expose Funding Imbalances in Gender Ministry Budget
The condemnation of at least 10 remand homes, one reception centre and one national rehabilitation facility has exposed critical failures in child protection systems and funding priorities within the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social…
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Gov’t to inject Shs905 bn into AFCON preparations
Government has prioritised Uganda’s bid to co-host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, committing Shs905 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, has said.…
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Telecoms push for cuts in mobile money tax
Telecommunications operators have asked Parliament to revise the 0.5 percent tax on mobile money cash withdrawals, warning that the levy disproportionately affects low-income Ugandans who depend on the service daily.
Appearing before…
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Accountants' body opposes Taxation at Disposal of Non-Business Assets
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda has recommended that parliament delete clauses in the proposed Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 that would tax income from the disposal of non-business assets and introduce a six percent…
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Ray of hope for new TVET curriculum after MPs intervene
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the development and rollout of a new curriculum for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) after intervention from Parliament.
With this intervention from the Committee on…
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Stalled repairs to X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals irk MPs
Legislators are furious that the refurbishment of X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals is has stalled because of non-compliance to procurement guidelines by the health ministry.
The revelation came to light in a report from the Auditor General…
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