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No Money for Intern Doctors, But Billions for Big People” — Ssemujju Nganda Attacks Shs84 Trillion Budget

No Money for Intern Doctors, But Billions for Big People” — Ssemujju Nganda Attacks Shs84 Trillion Budget

Former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ssemujju Nganda has sharply criticised the newly presented Uganda national budget, questioning what he describes as misplaced priorities in government spending allocations.His remarks come shortly after the presentation of the Shs84.3 trillion

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Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts

Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts

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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Govt to save Shs24b in holiday spending cuts

Govt to save Shs24b in holiday spending cuts

The government expects to save about Shs24 billion annually after suspending funding for national public holiday celebrations beginning Financial Year (FY)2026/2027, the Ministry of Finance has said.The move is part of the government’s Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Ex

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Budget Revised to Shs84.39tn After Last-Minute Corrections

Budget Revised to Shs84.39tn After Last-Minute Corrections

A Shs97 billion adjustment has reshaped Uganda’s FY 2026/27 budget, exposing planning errors and sparking sharp criticism from lawmakers over timing and transparency.The National Budget for the 2026/27 financial year has been revised to Shs84.39 trillion following a last-minute adjustmen

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Winners, losers as MPs pass new taxes

Winners, losers as MPs pass new taxes

Effective July 1, all importers of secondhand clothes will have to pay an extra charge of 30 percent, up from the current 15 percent, should the President sign into law the External Trade Amendment Bill, 2026. Parliament yesterday passed the Bill that will see the prices of used clothes g

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Uganda converts Shs7.78t central bank advance into long-term debt as borrowing pressures rise

Uganda converts Shs7.78t central bank advance into long-term debt as borrowing pressures rise

Government has quietly converted a Shs7.78 trillion temporary advance from the Bank of Uganda into long term public debt, a move that will see taxpayers commit to years of repayments amid rising pressure on the country’s finances.According to the Parliamentary Committee on Finance report

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Gov’t Tables Shs84.2 Trillion Budget, Confirms Salary Enhancements and PAYE Relief

Gov’t Tables Shs84.2 Trillion Budget, Confirms Salary Enhancements and PAYE Relief

The government has unveiled a proposed UGX84.2 trillion national budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027, with projected domestic revenue of UGX44.5 trillion, as part of efforts to boost service delivery and economic growth.Speaking to journalists at Parliament on Friday, the State Ministe

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PAIN IN THE FIGURES: Salary Differences in Museveni Government Secondary Schools

PAIN IN THE FIGURES: Salary Differences in Museveni Government Secondary Schools

The salary differences in government secondary schools between arts (humanities) and science teachers since 2022 have been a bone of contention between government science and arts teachers.Since June 06, arts teachers have been on strike

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Parliament's budget committee recommends shs288bn for Namboole renovation

Parliament's budget committee recommends shs288bn for Namboole renovation

The Budget Committee of Parliament has recommended allocating Shs288 billion for the renovation of Mandela National Stadium also known as Namboole in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.The committee also proposed the phased provision of funds for the construction of

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