Ubl
MPs raise red flag on excess budget releases for districts
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Parliament Questions World Bank Grant for Women Entrepreneurs
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Public Finance Management Act to be amended - minister
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Education Minister calls for more funding for public universities
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National
Parliament Fast-Tracks Agency Mergers with Nine Bills Introduced
Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy.
Story by Howwe
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National
Public Service Ministry wants Shs79 billion to merge agencies
The Committee on Public Service and Local Government chaired by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has recommended the provision of Shs79.3 billion in Financial Year 2024/25 for merging government agencies.
Story by Howwe
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Business
Media Age PR Named Best Public Relations Agency 2022-2023
The Best corporate communications campaign was won by the 2nd Uganda-South Africa Trade and investment Summit that happened this year. This campaign too, was executed by Media Age on behalf of its client, MTN Uganda.
Story by Howwe
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National
Poor pay causing corruption in District Service Commissions
The Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Agnes Kabogoza-Musoke has told lawmakers that the poor remuneration of members of district service commissions (DSCS) is to blame for the corruption.
Story by Howwe
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National
African countries told to meet their financial obligations
African countries have been urged to meet their financial obligations in support of parliamentary oversight and financial accountability.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Jailed Lawyer Mabirizi wants Masaka High Court to halt criminal trial of MPs Ssewanyana and Ssegirinya
The legislators are jointly charged together with Wilson Ssenyonga for among others murder, attempted murder, terrorism, and abetting terrorism acts.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Finance Ministry given 90 days to recover funds lost by Local Government accounting officers
Public Accountability Committee of Parliament – PAC Local Government has recommended a 90-day period to the Ministry of Finance, Planning Economic Development - MoFPED to recover funds negligently lost by accounting officers of various districts, cities and municipal councils.
Story by Mukama Evart
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East Africa
UN — "Floods kill over 160 people in DR Congo capital"
The flooding, which occurred following an all-night downpour on Tuesday, has caused major roads in the city to be submerged and a key supply route to the port of Matadi to collapse.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
UPDF kills 11 ADF rebels who evaded Ntoroko District
The early morning attack left two locals dead and another injured, however, eleven rebels were killed by UPDF soldiers.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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Business
Uganda Breweries Recognized For Excellence In Road Safety Awareness
Uganda Breweries Limited won award for Excellence in Road Safety Awareness from the Uganda Professional Drivers' Network (UPDN).
Story by Howwe
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Business
Uganda Breweries to provide skills training to 2,000 hospitality staff to elevate sector standards
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has today announced plans to upskill over 2,000 individuals employed in the hospitality sector to elevate industry standards
Story by Howwe
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Crime
Uganda Technical College-UTC Kichwamba Principal, Deputy arrested for abuse of office
A team from the Inspectorate of Government-IG has arrested the Principal of Uganda Technical College-UTC Kichwamba, Silver Mukwasiibwe, and his Deputy, Joseph Nyakojo for alleged abuse of office.
Story by Mukama Evart
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