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Central Bank weighs in on Sovereignty Bill, as Ugandan diaspora seek clarity

The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, could weaken the shilling, drain foreign reserves, and undermine the constitutional independence of the central bank if passed in its current form, the Bank of Uganda has warned.Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, who delivered the bank's position while…

Parliament passes Shs84.3 trillion 2026/27 Budget

Parliament has passed a Shs84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget Committee that details how the funds will be raised and spent amid growing fiscal pressure from debt and statutory obligations.The…

Opposition calls Sovereignty Protection Bill, redundant and unconstitutional

The Opposition has rejected the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 describing it as unnecessary, legally redundant and potentially harmful to Uganda’s democratic and economic environment.The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi while appearing before a joint committee scrutinising…

Gov’t suspends trade order enforcement

The Minister of State for Trade, Cooperatives and Industry (Industry), Hon. David Bahati has revealed that government has suspended the trade order across the country.Bahati made the revelation during the plenary sitting on Friday, 24 April 2026 following concerns raised by Members of Parliament (…

Parliament Passes Reforms to Professionalise Teaching Sector

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, marking a significant legislative shift aimed at professionalising and regulating the country’s teaching workforce.The Bill seeks to operationalise the National Teachers’ Policy adopted by Cabinet in 2019, by embedding its provisions into law…

Parliament rejects taxing ‘kyeyo’ earnings

Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad.Parliament sitting on Thursday, 23 April, 2026 and presided over by Speaker Anita Among also rejected the government proposal to tax…

Nakimuli was a humble but audible voice - MPs

Members of Parliament have paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, the late Hon. Helen Nakimuli describing her as a humble but audible voice for her people.The special sitting that transcended party lines on Wednesday 22 April 2026 was chaired by Speaker Anita Among and…

22 April 2026 Till we meet again - Hon. Nakimuli’s remains lie in state

In what could have seemed like a coincidence, the weather was gloomy on the morning of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 as lawmakers and staff of Parliament paced up and down in a somber mood in preparation for the arrival of the remains of the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament (MP), Hon.…

Mivumba hit with 30% tax as Parliament raises VAT threshold to Shs300m

Parliament has considered and approved a raft of bills introducing or increasing taxes on various goods intended to raise revenue to fund government activities in the new financial year.The bills including the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the…

Health Committee to submit missing list of upgraded health centres

The Budget Committee has raised a red flag following inconsistencies in the reported upgrade of health facilities with concerns over transparency and equity in the allocation of resources.The concerns emerged during a meeting chaired by Hon. Patrick Isiagi on Monday, 20 April 2026. The Health…

Shs46bn Idle Funds for Science Ministry leave MPs furious

The Budget Committee has summoned officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to explain why Shs 46 billion meant for innovation remains unutilised for two consecutive financial years, raising concerns over accountability and stalled research interventions.The move…

MPs question Shs30 bn SAGE operational costs

The Budget Committee has raised concerns over what it described as unusually high operational costs in the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) programme, which provides monthly cash support to elderly persons across Uganda.The concerns were raised on Friday, 17 April 2026, during…

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