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FDC appoints Adeke as Party Whip

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party, has reshuffled its parliamentary leadership, appointing Hon. Anna Adeke, as Party Whip following the defection of her predecessor, Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi, to the ruling National Resistance Movement Party.The change was formally communicated on the Floor of…

UDC to take 82% of Trade ministry budget

Members of Parliament have raised a red flag after learning that a single entity is lined up to take the lion’s share of funding to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.The sharp imbalance proposed in the FY 2026/27 budget for the ministry will see the Uganda Development Corporation (…

Gov’t to inject Shs905 bn into AFCON preparations

Government has prioritised Uganda’s bid to co-host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, committing Shs905 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, has said.Uganda won the bid to co-host AFCON PAMOJA with Kenya…

Telecoms push for cuts in mobile money tax

Telecommunications operators have asked Parliament to revise the 0.5 percent tax on mobile money cash withdrawals, warning that the levy disproportionately affects low-income Ugandans who depend on the service daily.Appearing before legislators, a team led by MTN’s General Manager for Corporate…

Accountants' body opposes Taxation at Disposal of Non-Business Assets

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda has recommended that parliament delete clauses in the proposed Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 that would tax income from the disposal of non-business assets and introduce a six percent withholding tax on payments made when purchasing such…

Manufacturers, traders ask gov’t to stay tax increases

The Kampala City Traders Association has warned that proposed tax amendments for the 2026/27 financial year could increase the cost of doing business, constrain cash flow and push more enterprises into informality if not revised.Presenting their memorandum to the Finance Committee chaired by Deputy…

Ray of hope for new TVET curriculum after MPs intervene

There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the development and rollout of a new curriculum for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) after intervention from Parliament.With this intervention from the Committee on Education and Sports, the Ministry of Education and Sports has…

Legislators seek dilaogue over Karamoja Varsity certification

Members of Parliament on the Committee of Education and Sports have pledged to push for the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU), despite setbacks flagged by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).The committee learnt from NCHE Executive Director, Prof. Mary…

NCDC seeks Shs17 Billion for curriculum review, teacher training

The National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) is seeking Shs17 billion for a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum and the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three.According to the NCDC Director, Dr Bernadette Nambi, who appeared…

Uganda lacking secure forensic psychiatry ward - Butabika Director

The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku, has revealed that the country does not have a secure forensic psychiatry ward.Appearing before the Committee on Health on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, Nakku called for urgent recruitment of forensic psychiatrists to handle…

Opposition calls for reforms amid rising debt burden

In its alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the Opposition has warned that Uganda’s rising debt burden, shifting fiscal targets and controversial tax proposals risk undermining livelihoods, weakening institutions and choking service delivery.Presenting the proposals at Parliament on…

Stalled repairs to X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals irk MPs

Legislators are furious that the refurbishment of X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals is has stalled because of non-compliance to procurement guidelines by the health ministry.The revelation came to light in a report from the Auditor General showing that the non-compliance with Section 60(6) of the Public…

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