Achieving full EAC integration remains a pipe dream, say opposition MPs

William Lwanga4 hours ago4 hours ago02 mins

Opposition legislators have said that achieving full integration of the East African Community (EAC) remains a distant goal, citing major implementation gaps within the ministry of East African Community Affairs. In their alternative budget report, presented by the leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, the MPs argue that the region is yet to realise the…

Opposition makes strong case for agro-industrialisation in alternative budget

William Lwanga4 hours ago03 mins

Last week, the leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, tabled the alternative budget outlining the key issues that the opposition thinks need prioritisation. Among other issues, Ssenyonyi proposed a significant increase in funding to Uganda’s agro-industrialisation programme in the 2026/27 financial year, arguing that current allocations fall short of national development targets. He said the…

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Achieving full EAC integration remains a pipe dream, say opposition MPs

Opposition makes strong case for agro-industrialisation in alternative budget