Browsing by Author "Nabakooza, Sarah"

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    Can Oboth tame parliament's appetite for spending?
    (New Vision, 2026-05-30) Nabakooza, Sarah
    Parliament has for years faced criticism over spending on convoys, travel, donations, allowances and other administrative costs. The election of the new Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, is now raising expectations that the 12th Parliament could finally rein in what many Ugandans see as a growing appetite for expenditure. But will Oboth tame parliament's appetite for exorbitant spending? Sarah Nabakooza writes.
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    How the government plans to spend sh3.8 trillion under the presidency.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-05) Nabakooza, Sarah
    For 2026/27 financial year, govermment has proposed a sh3.807 trillion allocation to key votes under the Presidency, Including security agencies, Kampala city administration science and innovation and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The figures are contained in the report of the Committee on Presidential Affairs tabled before Parliament last week by Alex Byarugaba (Isingiro South), “the chairperson of the committee.
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    Mao demands forensic audit of parliament.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) Nabakooza, Sarah
    Democratic Party (DP), President Norbert Mao, has called for a forensic audit into the administration of Parliament, saying the institution has been weakened by alleged corruption, nepotism and abuse of office.
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    National water to make 60,000 new connections in 2026/27
    (New Vision, 2026-02-19) Nabakooza, Sarah
    The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled plans to install 60,000 new water connections in the 2026/27 financial year as part of a wider expansion drive aimed at strengthening access to safe and reliable water services across the country.
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    Oboth declares war on corruption in parliament.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-26) Karugaba, Mary; Odyek, John; Nabakooza, Sarah
    He was declared the elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, popularly known as Oboth-oboth immediately declared war against corruption in Parliament, pledging to restore integrity, accountability and public trust.
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    Tayebwa warns MPs against begging.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) Nabakooza, Sarah
    Deputy Speaker of Parliament has warned newly elected members of the 12th parliament (MPs) against poor financial management, while urging them to embrace reading, research and discipline as they begin their legislative duties.
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    Uganda attracted sh19.98 trillion in investments during election season- Ggoobi.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-22) Nabakooza, Sarah
    Uganda attracted sh19.98 trilllion in investments during the just concluded election period, signalling growing investor confidence in the country, despite political activity and global economic uncertainly, the finance ministry permanent secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi, has said.
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    Uganda earns sh5.35 trillion from March exports.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-25) Nabakooza, Sarah
    Uganda's export earnings rose sharply in March 2026, reaching $1.44b (sh5.35 trillion), largely driven by increased gold exports, according to the April 2026 performance of the Economy report released by the finance ministry.
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    What awaits new parliament leaders.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-26) Muhoozi, Mandela Nelson; Nabakooza, Sarah
    Uganda's 12th Parliament has formally started its work under new leadership amid high expectations, growing scrutiny over alleged corruption and mounting pressure to restore confidence in the legislative institution.