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economy 13 June 2026
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has presented Uganda's Shs84.4 trillion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, targeting a robust 10.2% economic growth rate. The budget emphasizes oil production, infrastructure, agriculture, and industrial expansion to drive economic transformation. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4463/govt-targets-102-growth-musasizi-reads-shs844-trillion-budget
economy 13 June 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has outlined plans to leverage anticipated oil revenues to fund critical infrastructure projects and drive economic growth. He emphasized the strategic importance of managing these funds responsibly, potentially through a sovereign wealth fund, to avoid wasteful expenditure. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4462/president-looks-oil-revenue-economic-boom
Politics 13 June 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has delivered his State of the Nation Address to Parliament, marking the commencement of the new legislative session. The address outlined the current status and future direction of the country. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4444/president-delivers-state-nation-address
Technology 13 June 2026
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen after Iran agreement. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-says-deal-to-end-war-will-be-signed-on-sunday-iran-questions-timing-5495340
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economy
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has presented Uganda's Shs84.4 trillion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, targeting a robust 10.2% economic growth rate. The budget emphasizes oil production, infrastructure, agriculture, and industrial expansion to drive economic transformation. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4463/govt-targets-102-growth-musasizi-reads-shs844-trillion-budget
Politics
President Yoweri Museveni has delivered his State of the Nation Address to Parliament, marking the commencement of the new legislative session. The address outlined the current status and future direction of the country. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4444/president-delivers-state-nation-address
Technology
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen after Iran agreement. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-says-deal-to-end-war-will-be-signed-on-sunday-iran-questions-timing-5495340
General
Concern grows over student deaths in Mbale City. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/another-schoolgirl-found-dead-in-suspected-suicide-case-in-mbale--5495206