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General 18 August 2026
From statistical revisions to export booms: How six nations surged past income thresholds and. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/world-bank-income-reclassification-lessons-for-uganda-as-global-peers-move-upward-5562814
Health 18 August 2026
The Ugandan government has decided to maintain the monthly allowance of Shs1 million for all medical interns, reversing a controversial proposal that would have suspended or reduced payments for privately sponsored trainees. This decision follows weeks of public outcry and industrial action by the interns. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4565/all-medical-interns-get-shs1-million-allowance
parliament 18 August 2026
Members of Parliament are demanding greater transparency and accountability in the process of granting tax waivers and remissions, citing concerns about potential abuse and significant revenue losses. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4562/mps-demand-tighter-controls-tax-waivers
Politics 18 August 2026
Members of Parliament have expressed significant concerns regarding the inequitable distribution of electricity across Uganda and the government's failure to fulfill promises of rural electrification. Legislators highlighted persistent challenges in their constituencies, including uncompensated land acquisition for projects and long waits for essential infrastructure. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4564/mps-raise-concerns-over-electricity-supply
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General
From statistical revisions to export booms: How six nations surged past income thresholds and. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/world-bank-income-reclassification-lessons-for-uganda-as-global-peers-move-upward-5562814
Health
The Ugandan government has decided to maintain the monthly allowance of Shs1 million for all medical interns, reversing a controversial proposal that would have suspended or reduced payments for privately sponsored trainees. This decision follows weeks of public outcry and industrial action by the interns. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4565/all-medical-interns-get-shs1-million-allowance
parliament
Members of Parliament are demanding greater transparency and accountability in the process of granting tax waivers and remissions, citing concerns about potential abuse and significant revenue losses. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4562/mps-demand-tighter-controls-tax-waivers
Politics
Members of Parliament have expressed significant concerns regarding the inequitable distribution of electricity across Uganda and the government's failure to fulfill promises of rural electrification. Legislators highlighted persistent challenges in their constituencies, including uncompensated land acquisition for projects and long waits for essential infrastructure. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4564/mps-raise-concerns-over-electricity-supply