NEWVISION
WHY GOVERNMENT HAS REVISED 2025/26 BUDGET UPWARDS
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Summary: The Finance Ministry has announced an additional allocation of UGX 8.6 trillion to the 2025/26 financial year budget, increasing it from UGX 57.4 trillion to UGX 66 trillion.
NTUNGAMO LEADERS ASKED TO FOCUS ON EXPANDING ECONOMY
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders in Ntungamo District to prioritise wealth creation and household income growth before advocating new administrative units, particularly districts. He emphasised that investment priority should be given to sectors that drive economic growth – commercial agriculture, manufacturing, service industries like tourism and hospitality as well as information and communication technology. These sectors, President Museveni noted, will generate the Government the revenue needed to provide public services.
WATER MINISTRY IN CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS DRIVE
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Summary: The Ministry of Water and Environment has embarked on ambitious campaign to raise awareness about climate change as the country plans to commemorate the eighth Uganda Water and Environment Week 2025 next month.
SPORTS EDITION
HOIMA CITY STADIUM AT 50%
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Summary: Hoima City Stadiumis now 50% complete, with roofing expected to start by April. This progress was observed last week during a routine AFCON 2027 inspection by National Council of Sports (NCS) board members and top management.
DAILY MONITOR
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS FOR HOMEGROWN WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS
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Summary: President Museveni has challenged the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) to foster a culture of self-reliance among its members, empowering them to design African solutions for the continent’s water and sanitation challenges.
