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Kasaija assures depositors about money held in banks

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija says depositors holding accounts with the different should rest assured that their money is insured against risks to the tune of 90%. The deposits are under the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF). Minister Kasaija was speaking at the Conference and Annual General …

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Did Kasaija miss free education funding in new budget?

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents hoping for a reprieve from the ever-skyrocketing school fees in public and government-aided schools will have to wait. The government has in the past promised to increase funding to the education sector so that it gradually offers free education. While universal primary and …

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BUDGET2024/2025: Agro-industralisation, tourism and mineral devt to propel economy’s expansion

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s growth strategy for the 2024/2025 Financial Year is anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism development, mineral development including oil and gas, and technology and innovation, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija has said. “These are the anchors that are going to propel …

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Kasaija announces sobering ‘Beer Tax’

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For many Ugandans, the thought of beer conjures warm memories, cheers with friends, or a cold drink at the end of a long day. However, they will in the next financial year dig deep into their pockets to have their favorite drink as the …

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