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Gov’t to spend less in 2026/27 financial year– Finance Ministry

Gov’t to spend less in 2026/27 financial year– Finance Ministry

The government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has reduced the preliminary resource envelope for the 2026/27 financial year to Shs69.399 trillion, reflecting a tighter fiscal stance even as efforts intensify to boost domestic revenue and reduce reliance on bor

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Gov’t to spend less in 2026/27 financial year– Finance Ministry

Gov’t to spend less in 2026/27 financial year– Finance Ministry

The government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has reduced the preliminary resource envelope for the 2026/27 financial year to Shs69.399 trillion, reflecting a tighter fiscal stance even as efforts intensify to boost domestic revenue and reduce reliance on bor

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Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete Appropriation

Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete Appropriation

Parliament Approves Budget Framework Paper as MPs Return to Complete AppropriationParliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27–2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates.The framework sets the fiscal andmonet

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead in provisional results.Apac Municpality Incumbent Mayor, Patrick Ongom Eyul (UPC) left and Andrew Awany (Independent). Photo/Courtesy)Apa

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Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most vocal and recognisable figures.His loss to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi, a seasoned Kampala-base

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Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe

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WE TOLD YOU: Pressure mounts on Tayebwa as Basajjabalaba’s son Declares bid for Deputy Speaker

WE TOLD YOU: Pressure mounts on Tayebwa as Basajjabalaba’s son Declares bid for Deputy Speaker

As earlier reported by this investigative website, the simmering political tension between city tycoon and NRM Central Executive Committee member Hassan Basajjabalaba and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has taken a decisive turn after Basajjabalaba’s son, Iddi Basajjabalaba, formally declared his

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Voters Denounce NUP After Receiving Sh30,000

Voters Denounce NUP After Receiving Sh30,000

Opposition party members in Kisoro district have denounced the National Unity Platform (NUP) after being paid Sh30,000 to join the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The payments were made on Sunday at Kisoro Municipality council hall by the senior presidential advisor on agriculture, Pea

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Among, Kazibwe comb Buyende for Museveni votes, call for mature politics

Among, Kazibwe comb Buyende for Museveni votes, call for mature politics

Speaker Anita Among and former Vice President Speciosa Kazibwe have rallied Buyende voters to back President Museveni and the NRM in the January 15, 2026 elections, urging unity, ideology-based politics and focus on service delivery.Former Vice President Speciosa Kazibwe (in grey jacket) f

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Ugandan Leaders Rally for Unity, Peace Ahead of January 15 Elections

Ugandan Leaders Rally for Unity, Peace Ahead of January 15 Elections

His Royal Highness (HRH) "Won Ateker" Papa Kumam Raphael Otaya addressing his people.Political and cultural leaders from northern Uganda have urged citizens to maintain peace, reject ethnic division, and safeguard national unity ahead of the January 15 elections, while voicing support for

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