Urban Authorities Petition Magyezi Over Public Finance Management Regulations

The Urban Authorities Association of Uganda has petitioned the Minister of Local Government seeking amendment of Public Finance Management. Through the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Economic Development introduced regulations under Integrated Financial Management System in which all local revenue collected by Local governments must be deposited at special account in Bank of…

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Newly Elected KCCA Speakers Call for Unity

The newly-elected speakers of Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA Abubakar Kawalya has called for unity among leaders. The technical wing of KCCA and the politicians have often clashed accusing the other of interference which has affected service delivery. In his inaugural speech on Thursday at the City Hall, Kawalya promised to promote cooperation and unity between political and technical leaders. Kawalya…

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Airtel Managing Director Leaves Uganda

Airtel Uganda managing director VG Somasekhar has left his position effective this month, the company has announced. According to Airtel Uganda, Somasekhar is going back to India and he will continue to be associated with the Bharti Airtel Group, the parent company in an unmentioned capacity. No replacement has been announced so far. In a statement issued on Thursday, Raghunath…

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G77 Summit Cancelled over Coronavirus

The G77 summit that was scheduled to be held in Uganda next month has been cancelled. According to the Uganda’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations and the current External Adviser on G77 matters, Adonia Ayebare, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in different countries and in consultation with the G77 member states, the summit has been postponed to…

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