President Museveni’s fight with huge debts
May 12, 2021 President Yoweri Museveni with wife Janet Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni kicks off his sixth five-year term today, carrying the heavy burden of debt at a time when the economy is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Museveni is already struggling to finance a large public expenditure bill, with the number of ministers and members of Parliament already at a record high.
Most of the promises that Museveni made, such as the construction of roads and other infrastructure, in his manifesto will not be met as the debt levels go up.
Health sector budget cuts affect women most
Wednesday April 28 2021
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Ms Hope Twine says: Most maternal and neo-natal deaths could be averted with timely management.
There is a notable reduction of 9.3 per cent in the health budget from Shs2.781 trillion in Financial Year 2020/2021 to Shs2.523 trillion.
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While women comprise 52 per cent of Uganda’s population, a typical woman continues to grapple with critical health issues that are only slightly addressed by the current budget support to the health sector. A glance at the national budget for financial year 2021/2022 doesn’t emphasize the health rights and wellbeing of women enough.
Daily Monitor
Tuesday March 09 2021
Mothers wait for services at Okole Health Centre II in Kole District on June 16 last year. Experts warn that reducing the health budget will affect the vulnerable. PHOTO | BILL OKETCH
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According to the World Bank, about 3.15 million additional Ugandans could fall into poverty, adding to the 8.7 million already living below the poverty line in 2017 if no mitigating measures are employed to address the adverse effects of the pandemic. As such, there is a need for comprehensive government interventions to support the poor and vulnerable households.
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Experts and activists have asked government not to cut budget funding for health and education sectors, saying it will worsen the conditions under which Ugandans live following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday February 24 2021
Garbage dumped at Kabudaire market in Fort Portal City. New leaders say they have been having challenges of few garbage trucks. PHOTO | ALEX ASHABA
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Parliament on April 28 approved the creation of 15 cities on July 1. They include Arua, Gulu, Jinja, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Masaka, Mbale, Soroti, Hoima, and Lira.
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Lack of staff structures and funding from the central government continue to cripple the operations of the newly-created cities, Daily Monitor has learnt.
Parliament on April 28 approved the creation of 15 cities on July 1. They include Arua, Gulu, Jinja, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Masaka, Mbale, Soroti, Hoima, and Lira.