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Government has allocated Shs2.26 Trillion to Agro-Industrialisation
Government has allocated Shs2.26 trillion to agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 Budget, with spending directed to research, irrigation, extension services, inputs, post-harvest handling, agro-processing, certification and market access.
Finance Minister Henry...
Government Allocates Shs2.07 Trillion to Boost Energy Sector in 2026/27
Government has allocated Shs2.07 trillion to energy development in the 2026/27 financial year, with focus on power generation, transmission, rural electrification and industrial power connections.
According to the Budget Speech,...
Parliament Approves Shs734 Billion Loan for Expansion of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems
Parliament has approved a government request to borrow Shs734 billion to finance the expansion of solar-powered irrigation infrastructure aimed at improving agricultural productivity and strengthening climate resilience across Uganda.
The...
Govt Returns Free Education Plan to Cabinet Over Funding Gaps
The government’s plan to fully implement free and compulsory basic education is set to return to Cabinet for fresh guidance, as significant funding gaps and other critical challenges continue...
Government suspends Nile Star bus operations for 30 days
The government, through the Ministry of Transport, has suspended the operations of Nile Star bus company nationwide, effective yesterday at 6:00 PM, for a period of one month.
This follows...
Government urged to sensitize Ugandans on Sovereignty Bill 2026
Ugandans have called on the government to intensify public sensitisation on the controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026 before it is assented to by the President.
In interviews conducted with residents of...