Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have approved a request by the government to borrow $464 million (about Shs1.7 trillion) to finance infrastructure and development needs of the budget despite objection from the opposition, who say the loan terms are unfair. Referred to Parliament’s Committee on National Economy …
Read More »MPs press gov’t for details on Shs1.7 trillion loan disbursement plans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Committee on National Economy has asked Finance State Minister, Henry Musasizi for details on the actual intended disbursements of the loan before they can give their nod of approval. Shadow Finance Minister, Muhammad Kivumbi objected asking for details of the disbursement, a request he said …
Read More »Parliament approves gov’t purchase of Roko shares amidst protest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved the proposed government purchase of 150,000 preference shares in Roko Construction Limited worth 202 billion Shillings amidst protest from a section of MPs. On Thursday, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa told MPs that he had received communication from the Executive that …
Read More »Katabi town council registrar in trouble for allegedly altering results
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katabi Town Council National Resistance Movement-NRM Party Registrar, Muhammad Kivumbi is under fire for allegedly altering the Busiro South NRM primary election results. He is particularly accused of altering the results for the contestants including the incumbent, Peter Ssematimba, Charles Lwanga, Ronald Ssenyondwa and …
Read More »UGX 39.6 trillion budget framework paper approved
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved 39.6 trillion shillings budget estimates for the coming financial year 2020/2021. The approval during the sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah on Thursday followed the adoption of the Budget Committee report that recommended the passing of the National Budget Framework Paper …
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