Tag: Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Culture

Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.

Business

Uganda’s Economy Still Stable after Elections—PSST Ggoobi

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, has said...

Business

Uganda Launches $200 Million PIM-PLUS Program to Reform Public...

Government of Uganda, with support from the World Bank, has launched a $200 million project aimed at reforming the...

Business

Here is What Informed the Rationalisation of Agencies

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.

Business

Government Releases Funds for Medical Interns’ Allowances

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.

National News

Ministerial Steering Committee Meets to Handle Merging of Essential...

The merger is a strategic move to consolidate resources and enhance the effectiveness of government planning and population management efforts in Uganda.

Opinion