In a move to ensure a smooth transition into the mass renewal and enrollment of National Identification Cards (IDs), the Government of Uganda has announced the extension of ID validity by one year, effective August 2025.
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Agencies were found to be big spenders on allowances (sh362b), gratuity and NSSF (sh211b), travel (sh180b), fuel (sh59b), workshops (sh47b), consultancy services (sh75b), etc. On most of these items, agencies outspent ministries, yet the latter employed more people.
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development noted that the 2nd quarter release is in line with their continued efforts of fiscal consolidation through coordinated fiscal and monetary policy and also funding the ten-fold growth strategy.
The merger is a strategic move to consolidate resources and enhance the effectiveness of government planning and population management efforts in Uganda.