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GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW NGO LAW
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SUMMARY: The Ministry of Internal Affairs has kick-started a process to review the non -governmental organisations (NGO) law to improve working relations between the Government and the NGO world.The review follows concerns raised by several stakeholders, including NGOs, regarding laws governing their operations in the country.
UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY, CHURCH LEADERS IN TAX COMPLIANCE DRIVE
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SUMMARY: The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) have partnered to promote tax compliance across communities in the country.
FINANCE RELEASES UGX 19.7 TRILLION FOR FOURTH QUARTER EXPENDITURE
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SUMMARY: Three months to the end of the 2024/25 financial year, the Finance Ministry has released UGX19.7 trillion with a directive to all accounting officers to prioritise the payment of service providers and civil servants’ salaries.
AFRICA SUFFERED COLONIAL EXPLOITATION DUE TO SLOW SCIENCE PROGRESS- PRESIDENT MUSEVENI
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni has reminded Ugandans that the lagging progress in science and technology was one of the main reasons Africa suffered colonial exploitation.
PARLIAMENT DISMISSES REPORTS OF MPS RECEIVING UGX 100M
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SUMMARY; Parliament has dismissed allegations that a section of Members of Parliament have received UGX100m each for reportedly passing some of the rationalised Bills and also in readiness for the proposed amendment to the UPDF Act, which government plans to table.
