Uganda’s economy can grow faster if government tackles corruption, supports local investors and reduces the cost of doing business, according to research by Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance. Ggoobi’s research examines the factors affecting industrial growth in Uganda and highlights the need for government to…
State House has agreed to support mobilisers from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) so they can become more productive and contribute to the country’s economic growth. Moses Byaruhanga, the senior presidential adviser on mobilisation and political affairs, said this on Wednesday while meeting members of the Patriotic Development Initiatives Limited Mobilisation Team at Kagugube,…
Government has announced plans to inject Shs200 million into Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) casual workers in a move aimed at improving their welfare and standard of living. The pledge was made by Moses Byaruhanga, a senior presidential adviser, during the Weyonje Sanitation Challenge 2025 held at Kitante…
President Museveni has fully sponsored 50 Ugandan Muslims for Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Umrah is often referred to as the lesser or the minor pilgrimage. It is an act of worship undertaken by Muslims and involves pilgrims travelling to the blessed city of Mecca. The pilgrims, drawn from different parts of the country,…
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilization, Moses Byaruhanga, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deliver effective services to Ugandans. Byaruhanga made the remarks on Sunday, 29th June, 2025 as Akaserengeto Savings Group celebrated five (5) years of existence. The group is situated in Kalerwe Abattoir, Kawempe Division. It comprises cattle traders, butchers, dealers, retailers,…
