The Government of Uganda has earmarked a total of Shs1.711 trillion as wealth creation funds in the National Budget for 2022/2023 as part of its strategy to ensure economic recovery from the effects of Covid-19 and the current high prices. Finance minister Matia Kasaija, while delivering the budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on…
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises ‘COSASE’ has summoned finance minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, for snubbing the committee probe twice. COSASE is probing the Shs10.6 billion supplementary payment to six landowners in Bunyoro and Buganda regions. Among the six land owners is the Lusanja land in Kyadondo belonging to Medard Kiconco and…
The Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiroywa and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija have defended the controversial coffee contract between the Government and the Italian investor that has ruffled feathers since last month. While appearing before the parliamentary committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry chaired by Mbarara city south MP Mwine Mpaka on Wednesday, 27 April 2022, the…
