The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Mr Henry Musasizi tabled the 2024/25 National Budget Framework Paper, highlighting government’s intention to borrow over Shs13 trillion to fund the Shs52.722 trillion budget. The Minister revealed that the projected budget for 2024/25 would amount to Shs52.722 trillion, compared to the Shs52.736 […]
Finance minister Matia Kasaija says he has secured Shs2.2 trillion to address flooding, traffic congestion, among other issues in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Presenting the budget speech yesterday for the next financial year 2023/2024, Kasaija noted that the funds have been set aside to address poor road infrastructure and […]
Government through the Finance ministry has vowed to address wage concerns by medical interns in the next few weeks. This comes hours after pre-intern doctors run to the High Court seeking permission to file a representative suit against the Ministry of Health and the Attorney General for allegedly refusing to […]
By Ismail Ladu It is budget day but, many policy and lawmakers, are having difficulties comprehending government’s approach in implementing the national budget, affecting budget performance. A mini-survey conducted by Daily Monitor shows that the population is not fairing any better. The survey conducted in the five divisions of Kampala City, shows […]
By Monitor team Ugandans across the country hope that the Financial Year 2023-2024 budget will increase spending on infrastructure, agriculture, and lower costs of electricity in order to accelerate economic growth. Jennifer Abiko, a resident of Arua town, said there should be the inclusion of Nebbi-Goli-Paidha road and Koboko-Yumbe road […]
