Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The implementation of the upgrade and expansion project for Entebbe International Airport has generated mixed reactions among members of the Physical infrastructure committee of parliament. This came during an inspection visit to Entebbe International Airport involving 14 of the 33 member committee. The project was …
Read More »MPs approve special budget to fix roads affected by heavy rains
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The budget committee of Parliament has approved a request to allocate 168 billion Shillings for the maintenance of roads that were affected by the 2019 heavy rains, across the country. The funds will be provided for in the financial year 2020/2021. Uganda received heavy …
Read More »Budget committee suspends land fund over transparency
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The budget committee of Parliament has directed the Uganda Land Commission to halt financial releases to the Land Fund until there is proof of transparency in the verification and compensation of beneficiaries. The decision came after Buikwe South MP David Mutebi asked the physical infrastructure …
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