Health 2 September 2026
Members of Parliament are calling for enhanced staffing and operational efficiency within health centers established under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UgIFT) program. The concerns arise as the government plans for the second phase of the initiative, aiming to bolster healthcare access across the nation. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4598/mps-call-better-health-service-delivery-under-ugift-programme
government 2 September 2026
Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) have expressed alarm over the exceptionally low recovery rate of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Nakaseke District, with only Shs28.2 million recovered out of Shs25 billion disbursed. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4597/low-recovery-pdm-funds-nakaseke-worries-mps
Business 2 September 2026
The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has raised concerns that persistent shortages and high costs of digital vehicle number plates are significantly impacting businesses and undermining public trust in the automotive sector. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4596/shortage-vehicle-number-plates-disrupting-business-kacita
parliament 2 September 2026
Members of Parliament are scrutinizing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over Shs1.3 billion paid to officials for travel within their host countries, using rates typically applied for international journeys. The Public Accounts Committee is seeking clarity on this financial practice, which appears to inflate costs for local movements. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4595/mps-probe-use-foreign-travel-rates-inland-trips