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The Ugandan government is proposing a 10% increase in spending to Shs 58.3 trillion for the upcoming FY 2024/25, amid concerns about budget cuts, including for Parliament. The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has outlined strategies to boost tax revenues in the next financial year, pending parliamentary approval. These strategies involve amendments through five key tax legislation bills: the Excise Duty Amendment Bill, 2024; the Stamp Duty Amendment Bill, 2024; the Income Tax Amendment Bill, 2024; the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2024; and the Tax Procedures Code Amendment Bill, 2024. These amendments are currently under review by the House Committee on Finance, chaired by Amos Kankunda. Notable proposals include introducing an Excise Duty Tax of Shs 500 on each 50 kg bag of cement, as well as on adhesives, grout, white cement, or lime. Additionally, the government plans to impose a 10% tax or Shs 75, whichever is higher, on mineral water, bottled water, and other types of drinking water. Moreover, under the proposed Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2024, the government aims to adjust the duty on fuel products, with increases in duty for Motor Spirit (petrol), diesel, and kerosene. Joining us to discuss the economic implications of these proposed changes are Mark Ruhindi, a tax lawyer; Robert Ssuuna, an economist; and John Walugembe, Editor at FSMES. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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The Rotary Club of Kampala Muyenga Breeze has supported St. Francis Bugaaju Primary School in Kyotera District by constructing a modern kitchen, modern toilets, a 20,000-liter tank, and renovating a four-classroom block. According to Angella Ssemukuutu, they found it necessary to support the school given its condition, while Francisco Ssemwanga, the district governor, urged parents to prioritize their children's education. Rotary President Paul Kigonya added that through this project, they were able to provide menstrual hygiene training to girls to help them stay in school during their periods. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Police in Jinja dispersed health workers who had staged a sit-down strike to protest the planned giveaway of part of the hospital land to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council for development. The health workers say they have tried to stop land grabbers, but all their efforts have been in vain. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former leader of FDC, criticized the current tax regime, which he says is crippling the country’s economic growth. While addressing the media at the offices of the FDC Katonga faction, Dr. Besigye stated that the current taxes imposed on the country’s business community are hindering the growth of businesses instead of helping them thrive. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to write to Confederation of African Football officials, urging them to return to Uganda and reassess the suitability of Namboole Stadium to host World Cup qualifiers on June 3rd and June 10th. Recently, CAF officials visited Uganda to assess the stadium's suitability for hosting World Cup qualifier games and recommended that the facility did not meet the required standards. The government approved 97 billion shillings for the refurbishment of the stadium. CAF inspectors noted in a report that some interior and exterior sections of the stadium were incomplete. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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Kampala Capital City Authority says it has secured funds to enable the UPDF's Special Forces Command engineering regiment to fix city roads. This comes as concerns continue over stalled works by SFC. Last month, the SFC indicated that it had done its part under the circumstances and was awaiting more funds to deliver. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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Dolphin’s swimmers have claimed the girls and boys titles of the 2024 dolphins junior championship after defeating 19 other clubs in the event's 10th edition held at the Akamwesi Lloli park 13th and 14th April 2024.

The Principal of Makerere University Business School, Prof. Moses Muhwezi, has disclosed plans to develop a training curriculum tailored to women entrepreneurs' needs. Prof. Moses Muhwezi made these remarks during a meeting with women in small-scale enterprises in the western region, where they voiced concerns about multiple taxation by the Uganda Revenue Authority.

Minister for Gender Labor and Social development Betty Amongi has urged women and girls to prioritize education and avoid early marriages for a brighter future. She made the remarks at Kabango playground in Masindi district during a belated International Women’s Day celebrations.

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Government is being called upon to review its disaster response framework to facilitate swift response to emergencies. The Woman Member of Parliament for Butebo District Agnes Ameede emphasizes the need for establishment and empowerment of regional disaster Centers to enable quick response. These concerns come at a time the fate of over 270 households in Butebo District remains uncertain following a heavy storm that rendered them homeless.

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