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11 Jun '26
Outgoing State Minister for National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, has dismissed speculation surrounding his departure from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, insisting that he has neither lost his job nor fallen out with his former boss, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.Speaking during
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11 Jun '26
Former Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua has officially handed over office, marking the end of his tenure in one of Uganda’s key parliamentary coordination roles, while pledging continued loyalty and service to government.In a statement issued after the transition, Obua said he “stood
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11 Jun '26
Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programming, directing regulators to ensure that media platforms prioritize national guidance and development information over what she
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11 Jun '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — The leader of the opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has unveiled a 30-member Shadow Cabinet for the 12th Parliament, defending the leaner team as more effective in holding the government accountable than mirroring the executive’s 82-member Cabinet.Ssenyonyi to
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11 Jun '26
tense exchange unfolded in Parliament on Wednesday, June 10, as Nakawa West MP and Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi demanded accountability over the continued disappearance of National Unity Platform (NUP) associate John Bosco Kibalama, who has been missing since 2019.Raising the matter
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11 Jun '26
The government has earmarked Shs2.26 trillion for agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 financial year, targeting irrigation, value addition, agro-processing and agricultural research as part of efforts to transform Uganda’s agriculture sector into a more commercial and export-driven engine of
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11 Jun '26
Uganda’s income per person is projected to rise to USD 1,420 (about Shs5.1 million) in the current financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced Thursday, a milestone that underscores the country’s steady economic expansion ahead of the anticipated oil era.Presenting the 20
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11 Jun '26
Presenting the national budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the country's economic outlook remains strong, supported by low inflation, rising exports, growing investment and increasing business confidence.Musasizi projects Uganda's economy will g
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11 Jun '26
When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as
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11 Jun '26
Parliament of Uganda has administered the oath of allegiance and the oath of Member of Parliament to 18 newly appointed ministers, formally enabling them to serve as ex officio Members of the 12th Parliament in accordance with the Constitution.The swearing-in ceremony, conducted in the Hou