President Museveni was honored with a monument in Rushere for his significant role in the development of Greater Ankole. Erected by UPDF Engineers Brigade, the monument recognizes his efforts in promoting dairy farming and socio-economic transformation
Minister Ssempijja has emphasized UPDF junior officers’ welfare, announcing a minimum monthly salary of sh1m. Despite COVID-19 delays, plans for salary adjustments remain. Ssempijja highlighted Uganda’s role in regional stability, criticized cultural impositions, and addressed retirement packages.
A two-week leadership workshop, concluded on December 20, aimed to enhance discipline and cohesion. The participants, including commanding officers and department heads, gained valuable knowledge and skills for their duties.
In October 2023, Uganda experienced an 8.96% increase in merchandise exports, reaching $688.69 million. The rise was attributed to higher earnings from various sectors. Imports decreased by 5%, mainly due to lower private sector imports.
President Museveni has invested Shs1.2 billion in 12 ghetto SACCOs in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, expressing commitment to support the socio-economic transformation of the ghetto youth.
The Ugandan government reveals comprehensive strategies for financing the Sh53 trillion national budget in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Prioritizing service delivery and citizen livelihood improvement, the plan involves sourcing resources domestically and externally, utilizing tax revenue, loans, grants, and exploring innovative financing avenues.
The Ugandan government plans to provide free electricity connections to one million impoverished households as part of the Energy Access Scale-up Project (EASP). This was announced by Minearal and Energy Minister Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa during the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) annual general meeting, the initiative is set to begin early next year with $638 million in funding from the World Bank.
Minister Tumwebaze urges Ugandan coffee farmers to organize through associations for better engagement with the government. He recently oversaw the allocation of coffee processing equipment worth two billion shillings to empower 75 farmers. This initiative aims to enhance on-farm processing, leading to improved farm gate prices.
The two-week-long East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games concluded successfully in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 18, 2023. The closing ceremony, held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, featured the awarding of medals to recognize outstanding performances in the annual sports tournament. Uganda emerged as the overall winner, defending its championship from the previous year.
Uganda has launched the SAUTI-116 helpline, providing a platform for women and men to report gender-based violence. State Minister Peace Mutuzo highlighted its significance in combating violence and urged victims to use digital platforms for reporting.
