Tag: Matia Kasaija

Nyege Nyege Festival to Boost Busoga’s Economy—Princess Namutamba

The 9th edition of the Nyege Nyege festival is taking place at the Jinja Golf Club in Jinja city.

28-Year-Old Thug Lynched in Foiled Theft Attempt

The 2022/2023 Annual Crime Report indicated that Luwero district, along with Kassanda, has been identified as a hotspot for mob justice incidents. The report noted that many victims are often suspected thieves or robbers, reflecting a community tendency to take the law into their own hands rather than relying on formal judicial processes.

Business

Finance Minister Asks New Investment Board to Tackle Youth...

The newly appointed board, chaired by Dr. Robert Kyamanywa, faces the challenge of addressing rampant youth unemployment that has affected countless families across the country.

National News

NSSF Announces Increased Interest Rate of 11.5% for 2023-2024,...

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced an interest rate of 11.5% for the financial year 2023/2024, an increase from the 9.7% that was declared the previous year.

National News

MoF Issues Funds to Local Governments to Facilitate Completion...

The primary objectives of the consultative workshops include providing feedback on issues raised during last year's budget consultations, discussions about the budget strategy for FY 2025/26, and discussions about the strategic direction of the NDP4, the 10-fold growth strategy, and how this will translate into local economic growth.

National News

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

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

Politics

FDC Describes Budget for Financial Year 2024/25 as a...

The additional Ugx 20 trillion inflates the budget and makes it unrealistic, and it has increased the domestic revenue to be collected by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

National News