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Parliament of Uganda in Kampala. The House has approved a loan meant to finance infrastructure and development needs of the budget

Uganda Parliament approves UGX1.7 trillion loan request

Members of Parliament have approved a request by the government to borrow $464 million (about UGX1.7 trillion) to finance infrastructure and development needs of the budget despite objection from the opposition, who

November 4, 2022

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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline traverses 296km within Uganda and 1,147km in Tanzania all the way to the coast.

Uganda secures African, Caribbean, Pacific – European Union support for East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project

The African, Caribbean, Pacific – European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly sitting in Maputo, Mozambique on Wednesday, 02 November 2022 voted to let Uganda proceed with developing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline

November 3, 2022

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Gov’t of Uganda seeks Parliament nod to borrow UGX3.5 trillion (USD 935 million) in one day

The Finance State Minister, Hon. Henry Musasizi on 1st November 2022 asked Members of Parliament to approve up to UGX3.5 trillion in new borrowing to finance Uganda’s 2022/23 UGX48.1 trillion budget, which

November 2, 2022

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Following the approval of the draft budget, government will go ahead to incorporate recommendations by parliament and present the final budget in March 2023

Cap External Borrowing, Parliament’s Committee on National Economy advises government

Parliament’s Committee on National Economy proposed in a report to cap the minimum amount for external borrowing to under US$20 million to minimise costs related to contracting loans and maximising the benefits.

August 24, 2022

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The recently launched Isimba Dam. The Hydropower power plant in Kayunga district experienced a shut down on Monday, 08 August 2022

‘Corruption, Connivance Caused Isimba Plant Shutdown’

Lawmakers have said that corruption and connivance are to blame for the shutdown of Isimba hydropower plant. The Members of Parliament were responding to the statement by the Minister of Energy and

August 20, 2022

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Parliament has approved a US$70 million loan meant for construction of a state of the art facility to house the Uganda Heart institute.

Parliament approves UGX266 billion loan for heart institute

Parliament has approved a US$70 million loan for the construction of a state of the art facility to house the Uganda Heart institute. A loan request brought by government to collectively borrow

August 18, 2022

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Jenifer Bamuturaki, Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines

I am Qualified to Run Uganda Airlines-CEO Bamuturaki

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE)

August 17, 2022

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Parliament directs Trade minister to withdraw ‘unfair trade policy’ on rice importation

Parliament has directed the Minister of State for Trade, Harriet Ntabazi to withdraw her directive on what they termed, ‘unfair trade policy on rice importation’. On 21 April 2022, Ntabazi issued a

August 11, 2022

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Parliament of Uganda is investigating the operations of Bujagali

Members of Parliament Cite Inconsistencies in Bujagali Ownership

Members of Parliament on the Ad hoc Committee on Bujagali Hydropower Project have discovered what they described as inconsistencies in the ownership and registration of Bujagali Electricity Company Limited. The legislators established

August 5, 2022

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L-R: Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki, Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa at the Speaker’s chambers on Tuesday

Speaker Anita Among tasks Uganda Airlines CEO Bamuturaki to revamp national carrier

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has tasked the Uganda Airlines’ newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Jenifer Bamuturaki to create a strategic plan that will revamp the national carrier into a lucrative airline.

July 20, 2022

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