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Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government

Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government

Henry Musasizi (left) and Hamson Obua addressing the media at ParliamentThe Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has defended the proposed increase in the government’s total resource envelope, saying it is aimed at supporting key priorities for the 2026/27 fina

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Minister Musasizi: Teachers to Receive Phased Salary Enhancements, Fuel Prices to Rise

Minister Musasizi: Teachers to Receive Phased Salary Enhancements, Fuel Prices to Rise

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has revealed that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is expected to collect Shs 44.5 billion in taxes to support a proposed Shs 84.209 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year.Musasizi also

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Ministry of Works Launches Nationwide Review of Express Penalty System

Ministry of Works Launches Nationwide Review of Express Penalty System

The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a nationwide stakeholder consultation to review penalties under the Express Penalty System (EPS), aiming to enhance fairness, compliance, and road safety under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The review follows widespread public

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UPDATE: Museveni, NRM MPs Agree on Salary Increment for Arts Teachers, Primary Teachers, TVET Staff and Security Personnel

UPDATE: Museveni, NRM MPs Agree on Salary Increment for Arts Teachers, Primary Teachers, TVET Staff and Security Personnel

President Yoweri Museveni and NRM MPs have agreed on salary increment for arts teachers, primary teachers, TVET staff and security personnel.The agreement was reached during the NRM Parliamentary Caucus meeting at State House Entebbe on Friday, March 27, 2026.After the meeting, Muse

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Transport ministry overhauls traffic penalty system to address public outcry

Transport ministry overhauls traffic penalty system to address public outcry

Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport extends the suspension of the automated Express Penalty Scheme (Auto EPS) and new speed limits as the review of controversial traffic laws continues.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is overhauling the national automated traffi

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Cost of Busega–Mpigi Expressway doubles with little progress made

Cost of Busega–Mpigi Expressway doubles with little progress made

Busega-Mpigi Expressway projectKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is concerned about the escalating cost of the Busega–Mpigi Expressway with lawmakers questioning how the project’s contract price doubled from the initial Shs547.5 billion to over Shs1.2 trillion.The C

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Kananura Leads Campaign to Curb Rising Road Accidents Among Learners

Kananura Leads Campaign to Curb Rising Road Accidents Among Learners

The Traffic Police Spokesperson, SP Michael Kananura, has toured several schools in Luweero District as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at equipping students with road safety knowledge and promoting responsible behaviour among future road users.Kananura began his outreach at Luweero Bo

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Gov’t Targets 30 km/h Zones as Express Traffic Fines Return

Gov’t Targets 30 km/h Zones as Express Traffic Fines Return

Winstone Katushabe, commissioner for road safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport addressing stakeholders on Wednesday in KampalaKAMPALA: Uganda is preparing to reinstate its automated traffic fines system, with officials now focusing on enforcing a 30 kilometres per hour speed limit

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IGG Begins Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials

IGG Begins Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials

Wakiso, Uganda | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on Wednesday began the valuation of 17 properties recovered from corrupt public officials, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to reclaim stolen public funds.Justice Naluzze

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PFF Demands end to prolonged road closures during Museveni movements

PFF Demands end to prolonged road closures during Museveni movements

PFF deputy president for the Buganda region, Dr Lulume Bayiga, said Ugandans should not accept the continued closure of major roads in Kampala during the movements of President Yoweri Museveni as normal.The opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has criticised the continued closure

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