NEW VISION
Title: 2026 ELECTIONS: EC TO USE NEW NIRA DATA
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Summary: The government yesterday said data that will be captured during the mass enrollment and renewal of the national identity card exercise will be used by the Electoral Commission (EC) for voting purposes. Citizens who, for any reason, fail to have their national identity cards renewed during the exercise, which will commence next month, will not be eligible to vote during the 2026 general election.
TITLE: KAMPALA POTHOLES: SFC REPORTS 75% COVERAGE
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Summary: The Special Forces Command (SFC) construction regiment has indicated that 75% of Kampala potholes have been sealed and sectional reconstructions in the city are done. Close to 14,000 square metres of potholes have since been sealed out of about 20,000 square metres under their scope of work.
TITLE: GOVERNMENT DEVELOPS SYSTEM TO TRACK PDM BENEFICIARIES
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Summary: The government has developed a new computer system to track parish development model (PDM) fund disbursement. The PDM Information System will track the flow of funds from the centre to the last beneficiary.
TITLE: LOCAL INVESTORS SEEK PRIORITISATION IN GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES
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Summary: The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has launched a new domestic investment division to tackle challenges faced by local investors and seek effective remedies.
