Rural Electrification Agency merger left Ministry Shs570 Billion Debt
Uganda’s ambition to connect electricity to underserved communities is being challenged by a Shs570 billion financial burden inherited when the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) was absorbed into the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.…
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Kaziimba urges MPs to put Uganda above politics, personal interests
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged Members of the 12th Parliament to uphold integrity, accountability and unity in their service to the country.
He reminded the legislators…
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Govt targets global tourism boost from Rwenzori Marathon
Government is positioning the 2026 Rwenzori Marathon to market Uganda as a tourism and investment destination, with participants from nearly 45 countries expected in Kasese.
The Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon.…
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Health Ministry seeks Shs40 billion for 108 ambulances
The Ministry of Health is seeking Shs40 billion to procure 108 ambulances for constituencies that have not yet received the emergency vehicles, as government moves to strengthen emergency response and patient referral services across the country…
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Finance seeks Shs27.8 billion tax waivers for two firms
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has asked legislators to approve two separate tax waiver requests for Fresh Cuts Uganda and New Plan Uganda amounting to Shs27.78 billion.
The State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos…
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Energy Minister Urges Shift from Firewood, Charcoal to Electric Cooking
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has called on Ugandans to embrace electric cooking and move away from firewood and charcoal, saying the transition is critical to protecting lives, reducing environmental degradation and helping the…
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Ministers sworn in after citizenship dispute
Three ministers, whose approval was delayed by the Committee on Appointments over citizenship, have taken the oaths of allegiance and of Member of Parliament and joined the House as ex-officio members.
The ministers are: Ambassador Hon.…
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Gov’t seeks Shs2.6 billion waiver as Kilembe Mines winds up
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is seeking a Shs2.6bn tax arrears waiver for Kilembe Mines Limited as the government-owned company winds up to pave way for a new mining company.
The amount accrued from the unpaid annual…
