Uganda Airlines limping but has potential - PAC report
Uganda Airlines, often criticised for its heavy financial losses, still holds significant investment potential if strategic reforms are implemented, a new House report has revealed.
The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory…
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Shadow minister slams Govt action to save Lake Bunyonyi
MPs have called for stringent measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following pollution concerns.
The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Christine Kaaya (NUP, Kiboga District Woman Representative), said government interventions…
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Bugiri hospital loan triggers MPs' demands for infrastructure upgrade
The US$20m loan passed by Parliament for the upgrading of Bugiri General Hospital has sparked a flurry of demands for a comprehensive review of the state of regional hospitals across the country.
The loan from the Arab Bank for Economic…
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Bugiri Hospital upgrade on course after MPs pass U$20m loan
The bed capacity at Bugiri General Hospital in eastern Uganda will increase from 100 to 250 after completion of renovation works at the facility.
These works will be possible after Parliament approved a government proposal to borrow up to…
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Uganda Cranes receive standing ovation as MPs task Govt on funding
The Uganda Cranes squad has been praised for outstanding performance at the just concluded 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), in which the national team made a historic qualification to the quarter finals.
Hon. Peter Ogwang, Minister…
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PAC report lays bare billions lost in govt projects
The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects.
In its report on the Auditor General’s findings for the 2023-2024 financial year…
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US$99.6 million livestock loan to benefit 55 districts
Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts.
The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural…
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Local govt leaders' pay rise kicks in next financial year
Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni.
The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, announced the…
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