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    Author: Emmanuel Oluka

    EU Hails Ugandan Security for Enabling Tourism, Promoting Peace 

    Ambassador of the European Union in Uganda Jan Sadek has hailed Ugandan security for its contribution to tourism, which promoted peace and economic development in Uganda.

    Northern Uganda Environmental Activists Task Gov’t on Price Cut of Clean Energy

    In May 2023, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 3, banning large-scale commercial charcoal production and trade in Northern Uganda. This directive aimed to curb the rampant deforestation that has severely affected the region and exacerbated the effects of climate change.

    KCCA Blame Games: Councillors Accuse CEC of Failure to Present Report on Waste Management 

    As the scuffle between the two parties intensifies, the issue of waste management remains unresolved, and the Kiteezi victims are still in limbo, as some are still living in the temporary settlement (tents) and not resettled in permanentsettlements.

    FDC Katonga Threatens to Sue EC over Registration Form Issuance

    On August 27, 2024, a delegation of 12 leaders from Katonga embarked on the preliminary process of registering the PFF Party. On September 4, 2024, the IEC issued a communication to the promoters of PFF stating that it had not complied with the provisions of sections 7(1)(c) and 8 of the Political Parties and Organizations Act 2005.

    PCF Call for Additional Private Investments in Northern Uganda

    The Presidential CEO Forum (PCF), an initiative, has urged more private investors to invest in Northern Uganda, stating that it has a lot of potential to contribute to the growth of the economy of Uganda.

    Gov’t Sets Targets to Boost Economy, Human Capital Development of Citizens

    The government plans to strengthen governance and the public sector with a focus on eliminating corruption.

    Ministers, Accounting Officers to Account for Failed Implementation of Economic Strategic Policies

    The seven key growth areas that the government will work on include, but are not limited to, peace and security for the people and their property, transport infrastructure rehabilitation, increasing and following up on wealth creation initiatives such as PDM and Emyooga, improvement on science, technology, and innovation, human capital development through health, education, clean water supply, management of natural disasters, and regional and international commitments.

    Build Inclusive Communities for PWDs—Ministry of Gender

    The conference themed “Advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation/Community-Based Inclusive Development for a Disability-Inclusive Society” started on September 10, 2024. The week-long engagement will focus on discussions around advancing community-based rehabilitation for an inclusive society.

    Government to Implement, Designate Road Lanes for Ambulances

    In developed countries such as Germany, when traffic comes to a stop, cars must move to one lane to create a lane for emergency vehicles like ambulances to get to hospitals faster. If implemented, this will be a good move that will help to save a number of lives.

    Tadwong Urges MUK NRM Leaders to Strive Towards Being Future Leaders

    The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General (SG) Richard Tadwong has encouraged student leaders from the Makerere University NRM chapter to identify themselves as future leaders early enough and work on bettering their leadership skills.

    PSST Breaks Down How Government Utilizes Tax

    Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), during an interview on September 5, 2024, explained how taxes collected by the government have been used for citizens' benefit.

    GOVT PROMISES MORE TAX INCENTIVES FOR UGANDAN INVESTORS

    The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has promised to increase the tax incentives and improve the tax policies that affect the investors in the country.

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