BY OUNI JASPHER DOKOLO: Dokolo district, one of the districts in Uganda, has been a hotbed for political contests since its inception in 2006. With a population of over 100,000 people, the district has witnessed intense political battles, but one interesting fact stands out – the NRM party has never had a representative elected…
As the general elections in Uganda draw near and the parliamentary campaign is set to begin on 10th November, it is crucial to gather thorough information about the candidates before making your choice. In Dokolo North constituency, there are six (6) candidates vying for the position, namely: Acen Josephine Atia Okullo (Independent), Ogwal Moses Goli…
Several companies are seeking tax pardon worth Billions of Shillings but legislator’s say there is no reason why they should be pampered. Parliament’s Finance Committee has rejected tax exemption requests from several companies, questioning the justification for such exemptions amid concerns over fairness and tax collection. The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented eight…
Contracts below Shs10 million at local government levels and Shs30 million at central government level, will be reserved exclusively for youth, women, and PWDs. KAMPALA – Parliament has taken decisive steps to accelerate the implementation of the newly amended Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, 2024, which seeks to secure procurement contracts…
