Türk emphasized the fact that gross human rights violations are still taking place in the country and may even be crimes against humanity that demand accountability through the International Criminal Court and universal jurisdiction.
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.