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Govt Targets 10.2% Growth as Musasizi Reads Shs84.4 Trillion Budget

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has unveiled a Shs84.4 trillion national budget framework for the 2026/2027 financial year, projecting strong economic growth of 10.2 percent as government leans on oil production, infrastructure development, agriculture and industrial expansion to accelerate…

President looks to oil revenue for economic boom

President Yoweri Museveni has placed his hope in the anticipated oil revenue to boost the economy through building critical infrastructure.In a speech to Parliament following the presentation of the National Budget to Parliament for Financial Year 2026/2027, the first in the five-year term his…

MPs seek answers to end mob justice after rugby star's death

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked to present a report to Parliament, on the circumstances surrounding incidents of mob justice in the country.The directive by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, follows concerns by Members of Parliament over the death of rugby player Sydney Gyabi…

House approves €168.9m loan for mega solar irrigation

Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.9 million from the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project aimed at boosting coffee production and strengthening climate resilience.The loan approved on…

Gov't to review policy on payment of medical interns

The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose, are for the people.The Vice President made this revelation following concerns by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel…

Ministers take oath as ex officio Members of Parliament

Nineteen ministers have taken Oaths of Allegiance and of Member of Parliament following their approval by the Appointments Committee. The 18 ministers are ex officio Members of Parliament who do not represent any constituencies but were appointed as ministers by the President. Three ministers, Gen…

Museveni pushes for wealth creation through development programmes

Ugandans have been urged to take advantage of financial development programmes to push themselves forward into the money economy by investing heavily in key sectors like commercial agriculture, Information, communication and technology (ICT), services and manufacturing.According to President Yoweri…

Parliament to support government's growth strategy

The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth has pledged Parliament’s commitment to supporting government programmes aimed at accelerating Uganda's economic transformation.Oboth said that this is aimed at achieving the desired increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from US$50 billion to US$ 500 billion by…

President delivers State-of-the-Nation Address

President Yoweri Museveni today delivers the State-of-the-Nation Address to Parliament and the country.This is the first State of the Nation Address in this term of the President and Parliament.The State-of-the-Nation Address is provided for under Article 101 (1) of the Constitution, which says: “…

Parliament concludes vetting of ministers

Parliament has completed the vetting of Cabinet and state ministers who were recently appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni.The two-day exercise was carried out by the Appointments Committee chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth.High on the agenda of some of the newly appointed ministers is…

Vetted Ministers Commit to Achieving Government Targets

Ministers designate have pledged to contribute towards the achievement of government plans and targets during their tenure.The ministers, were speaking after appearing before the Parliament Committee on Appointments for vetting on the second day of the process on Tuesday, 02 June 2026. Speaker,…

43 Cabinet Ministers Vetted as Appointees Outline Priorities for New Term

The Appointments Committee has vetted 42 out of the 81 persons appointed for ministerial positions by the President last week.After their vetting, several of the nominees outlining their priorities for their portfolios.The vetting exercise was presided over by the Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth and…

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