Talks have started between rioting teachers under UNATU and key government ministries over salary increment demanded by the teachers recently. The teachers according to sources privy to the talks have been holding meetings with the technical teams from ministries of public service, finance and education over their grievances. Teachers went on strike last month demanding […]
The government has earmarked 40 million British pounds (over 160 billion Uganda shillings) to up lift the plight of people living under chronic poverty in five districts of Uganda. The minister for Gender Labor and social development, Syda Bumba says the program is targeting Elderly and venerable families living under chronic poverty. The districts which […]
In a bid to cub unemployment in the country, the government is set to train 3000 graduates in business outsourcing opportunity (BPO) skills. Speaking at the official opening of the 7th international ICT conference in Kampala today, the minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda said the youths will be trained to utilized ICTs to do work for companies and […]
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Irene Muloni has confirmed that the government has no thoughts to cut on fuel taxes as a measure to lower the current high commodity prices. According to the energy minister, the government last changed the taxes on fuel over two years ago. She says that the current taxes if reduced […]
Members of Parliament want government to put a price ceiling on sugar, and scrap taxes on fuel as some of the measures to address the current economic crisis. MPs say fuel is the main cause of high prices that the country is currently experiencing. They want government to avail Parliament with a list of importers […]
The state minister for finance, Fred Omach has revealed that the cabinet meeting resolution of slashing taxes on imported sugar by 100% is to stay for only six (6) months as govt monitors the situation. Addressing reporters today in Kampala, Omach states that they will keep a close watch on how prices for sugar will move but notes that the current […]
Members of Parliament are urging government to put a price ceiling on all basic commodities. The call comes following announcement by government to reduce taxes on sugar imports by 100%. Addressing journalists at Parliament today, the Kampala Central MP, Nsereko Mohammed said it is not enough to cut taxes but this should be extended to […]
The government is in advanced stages to guarantee a loan of up to 13 billion shillings from the workers funds at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to build a new Home for the Uganda national bureau of standards (UNBS) in Bweyogerere a city suburb in Kampala. Officials from the national standards body say the […]
The government will not table any more request for the new districts in parliament until 2014. The minister of local government Adolf Mwesige made the remarks while meeting the members of parliament on public service committee and local government committee. Mwesigee said that the only administrative units which will be considered over the next three […]
The government of Uganda is planning to start the construction of a multi-billion shillings trade centre at Namanve in Bweyogere in Wakiso district. The minister of trade tourism and industry Amelia Anne Kyambade said after the initial delays and contracting issues, the government i ready to construct the trade centre. Appearing before the parliamentary accounts […]