Politics 3 April 2026
Ugandan lawmakers expressed outrage during a parliamentary session over the Ministry of Health's failure to repair X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals due to procurement guideline violations. The Auditor General's report also highlighted funding shortfalls in immunisation and heavy patient costs for essential services. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4387/stalled-repairs-x-ray-rooms-20-hospitals-irk-mps
Politics 3 April 2026
Uganda's Parliament has greenlit a salary increase for Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces privates, raising their pay from Shs 650,000 to Shs 816,280, pending budget allocation. The agreement came during a committee meeting between defence officials and MPs aiming to progress toward a Shs 1 million target. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4385/pay-rise-army-privates-gets-greenlight
Politics 3 April 2026
Ugandan lawmakers have instructed the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to introduce axle load controls on city roads to extend their lifespan and reduce frequent repairs. The directive emerged during a Committee on Presidential Affairs meeting reviewing KCCA's 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4383/kcca-directed-implement-axle-load-controls-city-roads
economy 3 April 2026
The Ugandan government has introduced several tax amendment bills for the upcoming financial year, including a 30% environmental levy on imported secondhand clothing to curb waste and boost local production. Other measures target excise duties on spirits, cement, paints, cooking fat, and new withholding taxes on digital services, gaming winnings, and high incomes. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4384/govt-tables-tax-bills-fy202627