NEW VISION
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SPEAKS OUT ON KAWEMPE NORTH BY-ELECTION
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has spoken out on the violence that marred the Kawempe North by-election, saying investigations into what transpired have started and those responsible will be held accountable.
IRELAND REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION
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Summary: Ireland has pledged continued support for Uganda’s development, focusing on education, human rights, humanitarian aid and economic growth. The other areas are governance, institutional partnerships, especially in the Karamoja sub-region and refugee settlements.
URA CALLS FOR SUPPORT TO RAISE THE TAX-TO-GDP RATIO
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Summary: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called for support to raise the country’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio from 13 to 20%. The call was made by its Commissioner General, John Musinguzi.
BOU DRAFTS POLICY TO GUIDE GREEN FINANCING
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Summary: The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is drafting a policy of framework that will regulate banking institutions in financing projects that support the preservation of the environment. For projects like charcoal burning, the framework seeks to make access to loans supporting such ventures expensive.
