Minister of State for General Duties Henry Musasizi this afternoon laid before Parliament the Draft Annual Budget Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for FY 2026/27. Musasizi said the budget for FY 2026/27 has been prepared under the theme “Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and…
By Ouni Jaspher The Northern Region of Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has been recognized as the Best Performing Region in SACCO activities, a testament to its outstanding participation, savings culture, and commitment to the growth of the SACCO.This achievement was announced at the 18th UPS SACCO Annual General Meeting, where outstanding members were awarded for…
By Denis Omiji and Ouni Jaspher Gulu, Uganda — George Ongom, also known as Ongom Lango, a renowned performer of Lango Ululation (Gwong) and former Youth & Children Affairs minister of Lango Cultural Foundation, has been elected Finance Secretary of the Luo International Conference (LIC). The election took place during a two-day conference held…
Kampala, Uganda — The Judiciary has embarked on early preparations for the National Court Open Day 2026, with a meeting of the Organising Committee chaired by Principal Judge Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo. The Open Day, scheduled for August 25, 2026, aims to enhance transparency, strengthen public engagement, and improve public understanding of court services…
By Harron Okwir Dokolo, Uganda — Dokolo District Local Government has presented a draft budget estimate of UGX 35,816,760,000 (Thirty-Five billion, eight hundred sixteen million, seven hundred sixty thousand shillings only) for the 2026/2027 Financial Year. The budget, presented by Hon Odongo Tonny Ocen, District Secretary of Finance and Administration, during a district council meeting,…
By Stephine Opio Dokolo, Uganda — The Dokolo District Service Commission has issued a warning to the public about fraudsters posing as recruitment officials, demanding money from job seekers in exchange for employment opportunities. John Baptist Okello, the District Service Commission Chairperson, stated that some individuals are falsely claiming to represent the commission, asking for…
