National Clear domestic arrears - The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has called on government to enforce mechanisms aimed at controlling the increasing domestic arrears. Story by Howwe \ 1705680983
National MPs advocate for robust funding for national healthcare Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have called for government commitment in providing sufficient funding to the Ministry of Health. Story by Howwe \ 1705602938
National MP and former Miss Uganda, Cecilia Ogwal is dead Media reports indicate that the 77-year-old Ogwal succumbed to cancer at a hospital in India. Story by Howwe \ 1705561190
National Prioritise construction of Akii-Bua stadium to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games Legislators on the Budget Committee made this demand as they received the report of the Committee on Education and Sports on the Budget Framework Paper for the sector ministry on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1705517268
National Uganda Prisons needs Shs97bn to feed prisoners, build mini-max jail The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs has indicated that the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) requires Shs79.973 billion to cater for outstanding arrears for prisoners’ feeding accrued by Financial Year 2023/2024. Story by Howwe \ 1705517020
National MPs demand justification to increase Uganda Airlines budget The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Works and Transport. Story by Howwe \ 1705433244
National NAM and G77+China meetings: Ministry seeks Shs6 billion for post-summit activities The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to cater for post-summit Non-Aligned Movement and G77+China activities respectively, for the next three years. Story by Howwe \ 1705433109
National Entebbe Airport Sets Passenger Record The significant increase is attributed to factors such as business travel, the festive season, and tourism. Comparatively, 2023 saw a total of 1,932,000 passengers, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic total of 1.8 million recorded in 2019. Story by Howwe \ 1705344748
National Public Service Ministry wants Shs79 billion to merge agencies The Committee on Public Service and Local Government chaired by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has recommended the provision of Shs79.3 billion in Financial Year 2024/25 for merging government agencies. Story by Howwe \ 1705344451
National Sugar millers want issuance of sugar licenses halted The Sugar Council would, therefore, intervene in making recommendations to the minister before the issuance of licenses. Story by Howwe \ 1705344252
National Cruising Comfort: Kiira Motors Pampers Delegates with an Electrifying Experience at 27th CSPOC Kiira motors buses are now well known for their sleek and innovative designs, making them a perfect addition to any upscale event. Their exterior and interior aesthetics exude sophistication and class, setting the tone for a memorable occasion. Story by Howwe \ 1705172510
National Parliamentary Commission constituted Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi takes up the mantle of the Leader of the Opposition, replacing Hon. Mathias Mpuuga. Story by Howwe \ 1704920982