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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has withdrawn a new pension Bill that was recently tabled in Parliament. The Public Service Pensions Fund Bill,2023 introduced on 14 March 2023 aimed at implementing a mandatory contribution system for public servants’ pensions. However, the bill underwent significant changes during the committee …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have reported that they are continuously receiving death threats from individuals disguising themselves as ‘Association of tired officers in Uniform Uganda’ who accuse them of failing to handle issues concerning their welfare. Tororo District Woman Member of Parliament,  Sarah Opendi said …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has finalized the bidding paperwork to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Uganda, Tanzania, and neighboring Kenya have put up a joint bid before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the 2027 AFCON. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has passed the 2023/2024 National Budget after a marathon sitting on Thursday, 18 May 2023 chaired by Speaker Anita Among that commenced at 8 a.m. Whereas the Shs52.7 trillion looks big on paper, actually, Shs21.4 trillion is set aside for statutory expenditure, which …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has given the green light for a supplementary request of Shs4.4 trillion to cover additional expenses in the 2021/2022 fiscal year. On 10 May, the finance ministry presented a Supplementary Appropriation Bill to Parliament, seeking an extra Shs4.4 trillion to address unforeseen expenses …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government’s amendment to the proposed budget for the financial year 2023/2024, indicates an increase in the resource envelope from 50.9 trillion to 51.9 trillion Shillings. Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance- General Duties tabled the document on Wednesday during the plenary …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on Tuesday eulogized the late the Minister of State for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Retired Colonel, Charles Patrick Okello Engola Macodwogo. Charles Patrick Okello Engola was allegedly shot dead by his bodyguard, Wilson Sabiti on 2 May 2023 at his …

Speaker in panic as Museveni turns heat on implicated ministers Kampala Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has cut back on her public appearances as she is gripped by panic and tension over charges she could face following her involvement in the blossoming scandal where government …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has resolved to investigate the circumstances under, which the Minister of Energy and Minerals waived tax payment of  sh573 billion in gold exports. The motion, moved by the Leader of Opposition (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga on Tuesday, called for the formation of a select …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling NRM party caucus referred the Anti-Homosexuality bill passed last month back to parliament for improvement. The ruling party caucus sitting at Kololo independence grounds resolved to have the bill returned to August House before being sent to the president to assent to it. …