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Museveni warns of global uncertainty’s impact on trade, investment, and development

Seville, Spain – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has raised concern over growing global instability, warning that ongoing conflicts, economic protectionism, and renewed competition for natural resources are fueling uncertainty for investment, trade, and development financing. In a written statement delivered by Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in…

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48 arrested in Kajjansi Police operation targeting crime hotspots

Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kajjansi Division under Kampala Metropolitan South have arrested 48 suspected criminals during a targeted operation conducted in the early hours of July 1, 2025. The intelligence-led crackdown, which began at approximately 3:30 a.m., was aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in known black spots within Lweza and surrounding areas. According…

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Uganda’s media: A struggle for survival in a shrinking democratic space

Uganda’s media landscape stands at a critical crossroads, navigating a complex interplay of constitutional guarantees, restrictive legislation, and severe economic pressures. A recent report titled “Vulnerable Media, Struggling Democracy: A Critical Appraisal of Uganda’s Media Legal Framework” an initiative of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), supported by the Ford Foundation paints a troubling…

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Uganda fights back with PPDA & CSBAG’s tech arsenal against corruption

KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s fight against procurement corruption is gaining new momentum. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has entered a strategic partnership with the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to clamp down on graft in government contracting a sector widely regarded as one of the largest spending arms of…

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Civil Society calls for universal pension law for older persons in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda — Civil society organizations have urged the Ugandan government to enact a specific law that mandates the implementation of a universal pension scheme for older persons across the country. This call was made during the launch of a new research paper evaluating the performance and structure of universal pension schemes in seven countries….

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2025 Service Excellence Awards: Celebrating Uganda’s best in public service

In a powerful affirmation of government responsiveness and reform, the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) presented the 2025 Service Excellence Awards during the CSO Post-Budget Dialogue held on June 18th at Hotel Africana. The awards celebrated outstanding performance, innovation, transparency, and citizen-centered service delivery across Uganda’s public institutions and local governments. Isingiro district takes…

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Uganda’s budget bombshell: Poverty eradication on the horizon

Uganda’s recently unveiled FY2025/26 national budget, totalling UGX 72.37 trillion, signals a measured but deliberate approach to development financing, with a sharpened focus on poverty reduction and inclusive growth. This was the central message delivered by Julius Mukunda, Executive Director of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), during a post-budget dialogue organized by civil…

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Pan-Africanism and anti-corruption in Museveni’s 2025/2026 budget

In a landmark speech delivered at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the reading of Uganda’s National Budget for the Financial Year 2025/2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa focused on two pivotal themes: the quest for East African Federation and the persistent challenge of corruption. The President offered a comprehensive vision for both national development and…

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Budget FY 2025/26 transforming Uganda’s economy

Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on Thursday presented an ambitious UGX 72.1 trillion budget for the 2025/26 Financial Year, outlining an aggressive national strategy to transform Uganda’s economy through full monetization, deepened industrialization, expanded digital infrastructure, and enhanced market access. Delivered at Kololo Independence Grounds before President Yoweri Museveni, the 2025/26 budget, themed “Full Monetization…

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CSOs slam FY 2025/26 budget over rising debt, fiscal concerns

Civil society organizations (CSOs) have voiced strong concerns over Uganda’s recently approved FY2025/26 national budget, criticizing the government for exacerbating public debt, abusing supplementary budgets, and setting unrealistic revenue targets. The remarks were made during a press conference held today, June 8, 2025, in Kampala, organized by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) in…

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