Government Borrowing Archives

Parliament Discussed Loans Worth UGX2.5 Trillion in June

by URNFinanceJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Parliament in June 2020 discussed and forwarded up to 10 loan requests worth UGX2.5 trillion for consideration to the National Economy committee in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The…

Gov’t to borrow a record UGX5.7 trillion for Covid-19, roads, health and private sector

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Government of Uganda is to borrow up to USD1.51 billion (UGX5.7 trillion) from various multilateral lenders, once Parliament approves the motions tabled before it. According to a parliament brief to…

INTERVIEW: Kadaga frustrated by poor health services, gov’t slow action on corruption and unfair representation of women in higher political offices

by Muhereza KyamuteteraParliament Q + As The Big Story Thought Leadership Women In LeadershipMay 19, 2019May 19, 2019

Today, 19th May 2019, Rt Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, completes three (3) years since she was elected as Speaker for the 10th Parliament. Kadaga, who is serving her second term,…