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CSOs warn govt on increasing domestic arrears

By Olivia Nabaggala 27th April 2023   Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under their umbrella body the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) have expressed their worry over the increasing domestic arrears.   Domestic arrears are overdue payments on financial obligations from primary spending. The 2022 Auditor General’s report showed that domestic arrears increased from Shs4.65 trillion in […]

Airtel connects 100 schools to internet to enhance access to digital learning

By Charles Katabalwa 27th April 2023   The State Minister for Primary Education Joyce Moriku Kaducu has rallied Secondary Schools to embrace technology for effective implementation of the new Lower Secondary School Curriculum (NLSC).   NLSC was rolled out in February 2020 in a phased approach, starting with Senior One with the aim of improving the quality and […]

Museveni returns Anti-Homosexuality Bill for review

By Francis Lubega 26th April 2023   President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to Parliament the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 for reconsideration.   In a letter dated 25 April addressed to Speaker Anita Among, which was read to Members of Parliament during a plenary sitting on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, the President wants […]

Medics resurrect demands for pay rise

By Olivia Nabaggala 26th April 2023 The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has issued fresh demands and recommendations aimed at improving the welfare of medics. The association says there is urgent need for the deployment of Medical interns and senior house officers, to bridge the gap in Uganda of one doctor to 20,000 patients. On Monday, police […]