NEW VISION
INSIDE NEW EC ROADMAP FOR 2026 ELECTIONS
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Summary: The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced dates for the nomination of candidates for the 2025/26 general elections, projecting a total of 1,908,636 posts that will be up for grabs. Nominations for village special interest group committee candidates will take place between June 2 and 10, next year, while Local Government council elections will be between September 3 and 12, the same year.
15% OF TENDERS RING-FENCED FOR YOUTH, WOMEN
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Summary: While launching the guidelines on reservation schemes to promote the participation of the youth in public procurement, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) The Executive Director, Benson Turamye, said entities shall not charge bidding fees for registered associations of women, youth and PWDs.
MPS, POLICE WANT ALCOHOL BANNED ON BOATS, PLANES
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Summary: As stakeholder consultations on the Alcoholic Control Bill 2023 approach a critical stage, the Police and MPs are advocating for a ban on alcohol consumption in Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), water vessels, and aircraft. They argue that the unchecked consumption of alcohol on these modes of transport has significantly contributed to accidents and must be addressed urgently.
MINISTRY CUTS COST OF LICENCES FOR MOTORCYCLIST
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Summary: The Government has cut the cost of motorcycle driving licences. This comes after the bodaboda riders asked the Government to reduce the cost of driving permits, passenger service vehicle licences and third party insurance.
GEN KAINERUGABA MEETS CHINESE DEFENCE ATTACHÉ
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Summary: The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, yesterday met Col Zhang Hao, the first Chinese military attaché to be posted to Uganda. Col Zhang Hao pledged to further strengthen military co-operation in areas of mutual interest and foster a deeper partnership between their nations.
SGR: COMPENSATION FOR PROJECT-AFFECTED PERSONS RISES TO UGX. 610B
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Summary: The Government plans to spend UGX. 610b to compensate individuals affected by the ongoing Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, an increase from the initially projected UGX. 500b.
DAILY MONITOR
UGANDA NATIONAL MUSEUM TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATION STARTING TODAY
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Summary: The Uganda National Museum will be closed for renovations and upgrades starting today and will remain closed for 10 months, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has said. The refurbishment aims to preserve and enhance the museum’s rich historical, cultural, and natural heritage for all generations. The renovations will include upgrading the existing structures and installing modern facilities.
