PAC report lays bare billions lost in govt projects
The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects.
In its report on the Auditor General’s findings for the 2023-2024 financial year…
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US$99.6 million livestock loan to benefit 55 districts
Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts.
The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural…
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Local govt leaders' pay rise kicks in next financial year
Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni.
The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, announced the…
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Speaker Among Fronts Inclusivity in Global Governance
Speaker Anita Among has urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance.
Among, who was delivering President Yoweri Museveni's message at…
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Mortgage refinancing Bill raises paid-up capital to Shs35 bn
Mortgage refinancing institutions will now be required to have minimum paid-up capital of Shs35 billion.
This is contained in the Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Bill, 2025 that was passed during plenary sitting on Thursday, 04 September…
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Real estate sector leaps forward with passing of Valuation Bill
Parliament has passed the Valuation Bill, 2024, following the adoption of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure’s report, which introduced sweeping reforms aimed at closing loopholes and professionalising Uganda’s valuation sector.
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Minister presents National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill
The National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, has been presented for First Reading by the Minister of State for Health (General Duties), Hon. Anifa Kawooya.
The Bill purposes to transform Uganda’s drug and health product…
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MPs stamp tougher penalties in new building Bill
Parliament has amended the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Cap. 136, making provisions for stiffer penalties for illegal construction and reforms to streamline building approval processes.
The Bill was passed during the plenary…
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