Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has reduced its allocation to the education and sports sector in the upcoming financial year 2025/26, raising concerns among stakeholders over the country’s commitment to human capital development. According to budget estimates presented by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, the government plans to …
Read More »Govt commits Sh9.9 trillion to security in 2025/26
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has allocated Shs 9.9 trillion to bolster security, justice, and governance in the country in the 2025/2026 financial year. “Madam Speaker, security, good governance, and the rule of law are the foundation for socio-economic transformation,” Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said, outlining key …
Read More »Parliament demands that the country gets better Govt budget discipline
How the Uganda budget resource for FY2025/26 are allocated 1⃣ Wages & Salaries – Shs 8.57 trillion 2⃣ Non-Wage Recurrent Expenditure—Shs 28.33 trillion (includes operations, wealth creation funds, science & tech, education & health grants, medicines, infrastructure maintenance, and interest payments) 3⃣ Development Expenditure – Shs 18.24 trillion 4⃣ Domestic …
Read More »Uganda projects 7% economic growth for FY 2025/26
How the Uganda budget resource for FY2025/26 are allocated 1⃣ Wages & Salaries – Shs 8.57 trillion 2⃣ Non-Wage Recurrent Expenditure—Shs 28.33 trillion (includes operations, wealth creation funds, science & tech, education & health grants, medicines, infrastructure maintenance, and interest payments) 3⃣ Development Expenditure – Shs 18.24 trillion 4⃣ Domestic …
Read More »Flying Squad officers remanded further over Sh380 million gold theft
The officers appeared in court under tight security and wore hoods, prompting Magistrate Namanya to order them to remove the coverings. He noted that court needed to see and identify them clearly, saying: “This is a court of law. I need to know whether I’m dealing with human beings or …
Read More »EACOP, Safe Way Right Way partner to improve road safety in Uganda’s pipeline corridor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Safe Way Right Way Initiative Ltd (SWRW), has launched the EACOP Community Road Safety Project (CRSP), a major step in improving road safety in Uganda’s pipeline corridor. The launch event, held at Hotel …
Read More »Museveni says digital number plates for security, not for EPS fines
“I think the confusion about fines could be because we didn’t have money, and we told these people to make the number plates and recover the money from those who make mistakes, but the issue is that the number plates is digitized,” said Museveni. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | …
Read More »KASAIJA: Uganda’s economy has taken off
How the Uganda budget resource for FY2025/26 are allocated 1⃣ Wages & Salaries – Shs 8.57 trillion 2⃣ Non-Wage Recurrent Expenditure—Shs 28.33 trillion (includes operations, wealth creation funds, science & tech, education & health grants, medicines, infrastructure maintenance, and interest payments) 3⃣ Development Expenditure – Shs 18.24 trillion 4⃣ Domestic …
Read More »NRM issues guidelines for primaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has issued strict guidelines ahead of its primary elections. The directive, issued by the party’s Director of Legal Services, Enoch Barata, outlines mandatory legal, academic, and ethical standards that all aspirants must meet to secure nomination under the …
Read More »Talkio Mobile partners with Interswitch
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Talkio Mobile, a dynamic new telecom provider in Uganda, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Interswitch, through its Quickteller Agent Network, which boasts a robust network of over 20,000 agents nationwide. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Talkio Mobile’s mission to …
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