Tag: Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

National News
The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.
Opinion

Excuses Won’t Build Namanve: Lagan Dott Ltd Must Deliver

I recently had a conversation with a friend who runs a company based in Namanve. Somehow, our discussion shifted...
Business

Money Lenders Directed to Charge Customers 2.8% Monthly Interest...

The directive aims to protect consumers from predatory lending practices and ensure that borrowing remains accessible and fair. By establishing a clear interest rate cap, the government seeks to foster a more equitable and fair financial environment for individuals seeking loans.
Business

Minister Kasaija Calls for Private Investor’s Integration with Gov’t-Supported...

The Uganda-PIM system was initiated in 2016 with the main aim of producing approved projects that can be held for funding in integrated banks of projects such as World Bank projects.
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

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.
Business

BOU to Raise Minimum Paid-up Capital by Commercial Banks,...

The Bank of Uganda (BOU), which supervises and regulates financial institutions in Uganda including the commercial banks and credit...

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