Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates, even as lawmakers and analysts raised concerns over debt sustainability, growth assumptions, and compliance with fiscal rules. The framework sets the fiscal …
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Lt Gen Sam Okiding, D/CDF & IG Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, Dep Coord OWC Lt Gen James Mugira, MD NEC Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Joint Staff Political Commissar Maj Gen James Kinalwa, Joint Staff HRM Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga, Dep Comd Land Forces Brig Gen David Gonyi, Chief of Staff …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a Shs313.2 billion proposal to pre-finance the design and construction of the Kayunga–Bbaale–Galiraya Road (87km), clearing the way for the upgrade of the gravel road to paved standard by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The House during the plenary sitting on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Medical Stores (NMS) has warned of a looming shortage of vaccines for children following the imposition of a 2.5 per cent Value Added Tax on medical supplies which took effect on 01 July 2025. This revelation was made by the General Manager of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity for legislation, oversight and representation, Parliament will start an e-Parliament project. This is contained in Parliament’s Strategic Plan for the financial years, 2025/2026-2029/2030 that was launched at Parliament on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Speaker of Parliament, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has presented the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 to the Parliamentary Committee on Health, setting the stage for major reforms in the regulation of medicines and health products in Uganda. The Bill seeks …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has adopted a proposal to borrow €183.3 million from the Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and Shs120.4 billion from the domestic market through a six-month Treasury Bill to finance the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project—Phase II. The resolution was passed during a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has stood over debate on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, stopping the proposed law from progressing to its second reading. According to the report of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the object of the Bill is to establish a …
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Serere, Uganda | Apophia Agiresaasi , Global Press Journal Uganda| Family ties are shaping Uganda’s Parliament. People who die in office are increasingly succeeded by close relatives — children, spouses or even siblings — and often with strong support from political parties and local communities. At least five members of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of state Ministry of Gender, Labour and social develoment Esther Anyakun Davinia has said the training on Tuesday and Wedneday of of all Labour Officers, Community Development Officers and Officers designated to register the willing non-unionised workers is to ensure stakeholders ensurie that …
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