Industrialists have been advised to exercise patience as the implementation of a long-awaited electricity subsidy faces continued technical challenges. Despite a presidential directive issued several years ago to charge manufacturers only USD 5 per unit of electricity consumed, the subsidy remains elusive. The directive, aimed at reducing operational costs for […]
Minister of Finance, Mr. Matia Kasaija has rallied Ugandans and development partners to support the newly launched financing plan for the government. Officiating the launch of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) and publicizing the Public Investment Financing Strategy (PIFS), minister Kasaija revealed that he is tired of borrowing. With […]
By Mike Sebalu Parliament’s committee on Presidential Affairs probing the iron sheet scandal on Wednesday turned away the Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija over failure to present detailed Information regarding the diversion of relief items meant for the vulnerable communities in Karamoja sub-region. The committee chaired […]
By STEPHEN OTAGE The Minister of Finance says the government has ordered all Ugandans to vacate wetlands and forest reserves, but will allow investors who set up factories to operate for the meantime because they were misled. Mr Matia Kasaija said the government can allow investors in wetlands because some […]
