The Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development, maria Kiwanuka on Thursday read the 2013/2014 national budget, in which she outlines governments plan to increase revenue collection through more taxes. The minister says the government intends to finance 80% of the budget. Here you can download Budget speech 2013-14 or read in belown full II. […]
Subject: Police curtailing media freedom Kampala (25 May 2013) – The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) calls on the Government of Uganda to immediately halt the siege of the premises of The Daily Monitor and The Red Pepper. Since 20 May, two media houses, The Daily Monitor and The […]
When the Police raided our offices on Monday May 20th, they had a search warrant demanding that we hand over a press release from General Sejusa’s lawyers which we had published the previous week. We gave them the press release they had asked for but despite that they have continued to search our offices […]
We have received information of plans by Al Shabab terrorists and their collaborators to carry out attacks within the East African Region, and in particular targeting Uganda.We, together with sister security agencies, are verifying this information. However, as a precaution, we are activating the counter terrorism measures to prevent the evil plans of these dangerous […]
Top gear engaged for Bunyoro-Kitara Trade, Tourism and Agricultural Expo 2013 in Hoima this June. The one-week Expo will coincide with the Empango celebrations due on June 11th. The aim of the Expo is to re-brand and market Bunyoro region as an international investment destination for the benefit of our people. The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, His […]
Airtel signs definitive agreement to fully acquire Warid Uganda Will combine the strengths of two entities to serve over 7.4 million customers in Uganda withworld-class and affordable services Customers to enjoy wider network coverage and distribution reach as well as innovative products& services. Existing Warid Uganda customers will join over […]
Honorable Ministers of Government; Members of Parliament; Deputy Vice Chancellor Lilliane Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza; Deputy Principal Celestino Obua; Professor Seggane Musisi; Leaders of the Makerere University College of Health Sciences; Health Development Partners; Future Health Care Professionals of Uganda; All protocols observed – Good afternoon! I am delighted to be here today with all of you as […]
What: The 9th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development (CAADP) Partnership Platform (PP) Meeting is an annual continental forum which brings together stakeholders in African agriculture. Date: The 9th CAADP PP takes place on March 25 – 26, 2013 Who: Organised by the African Union Commission and the NEPAD Agency, the Partnership Platform expects the […]
ALL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT-KAMPALA-UGANDA ALL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS-UGANDA ALL RELIGIOUS LEADERS –UGANDA. RE: DISHONESTY AMONG LEADERS: A STUMBLING BLOCKTO SOLVE UGANDA’S PERENNIAL POLITICAL PROBLEMS In the Gospel of St. Mathew, without fear or favour to the powers that were existing at that time ,Jesus warned the crowds and his disciples against the hypocrisy and vanity […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma made his first official visit to the South Pacific island state of Nauru from 29 to 31 October. He held a series of meetings with governme nt ministers. Mr Sharma called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Health and Sports Dr Kieren Keke. Nauru is currently […]