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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised Ugandans to put efforts into adding value to all their raw materials before exporting, saying the country’s economic growth will be unstoppable if this is adhered to. In his virtual 2023/24 budget speech to Parliament, which gathered at Kololo Independence Ground on Thursday, June 15, 2023, President Museveni said that the country’s economy has remained raw materials-based, calling for the need to add value to all raw materials such as coffee, cotton, timber, cocoa,...

Seven corrupt officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) are said to be in negotiation with a yet-to-be identified official from the IGG’s office for their release. The officials in question were arraigned on June 14th, 2023, before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) on charges of; causing financial loss, embezzlement, and abuse of office.  According to credible sources aware of the IGG probe, one long-serving Kampala male MP has sought a high...

The NRM Secretariat has concluded its mobilization drive in Wakiso district aimed at strengthening grassroots support. During his speech at the last meeting held at the Botanical Gardens, Emmanuel Dombo, the director for communication, said that it is high time leaders focused on service delivery rather than politics. "When elections are done, let us all come down to work for the people. I urge all elected leaders all over the country, irrespective of our political affiliations, to work for the people....

The Ugandan government has issued a response to the travel advisory ban recently imposed by the United States government. The advisory, which was issued in June 9, urged American citizens to reconsider any plans to travel to Uganda. The government has stated that it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all visitors to the country, and that it will continue to work closely with international partners to achieve this goal. The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello...

Mourners at the final sendoff of fallen artist Kato Lubwama are extremely bitter with and 'disgusted’ by the behavior of National Unity President (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi and his supporters for their ‘hypocrisy and selfishness’. The mourners say the NUP principal and his supporters did not contribute any coin towards the late’s health troubles. According to the mourners, the NUP supporters were also well known for constantly insulting the late Kato, and some went ahead to post mocking posts on social...

𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 328 🄴🅅🄴🄽🄸🄽🄶 🄴🄳🄸🅃🄸🄾🄽 JUNE 15, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬 President Museveni faults URA for low tax revenues 📌President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has blamed the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for under collecting taxes, saying it’s the reason the country has continued relying on borrowing. While virtually addressing Parliament during a special session held at Kololo Independence Grounds, shortly after the 2023–2024 National Budget  had been presented by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, the President reminded URA of the need to expand tax collection. He said that...