Despite Sector Contributing 24% to GDP, Key Initiatives Like NARO Research & PDM Left Underfunded  KAMPALA – Uganda's agriculture sector, which employs over 70% of the population, faces a shocking budget cut in FY2025/26, with only 750.54 billion UGX allocated out of the 1.52 trillion UGX required – leaving a 772 billion UGX deficit. Â
Political Interference, Empty Promises Leave Multi-Billion Project in Limbo Â
Busia, Uganda – Frustration is mounting among cross-border traders in Busia as the long-awaited Busia Border Export Zone Market remains incomplete, nine years after its launch. Â
Lubaga Division, Kampala – A Parish Development Model (PDM) meeting in Kabowa Parish, Lubaga Division, turned chaotic as residents accused local leaders of favoritism and mismanagement of PDM funds. The gathering, meant to discuss the progress of the poverty alleviation program, quickly descended into shouting matches and nearviolent confrontations. Â
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The second phase of the Karuma Bridge closure starts today, with work expected to be completed in two weeks. The Ministry of Works and Transport had initially begun this maintenance. Previously only small trucks have been able to use the bridge.
Over the next two weeks, the Ministry will be installing expansion joints to enhance the bridge’s durability and safety. This marks a critical phase in ensuring the long-term functionality of one of Uganda’s key transport routes.
In an exclusive interview with Salt Media, the Minister for Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, outlined alternative routes for travelers:
Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and use the recommended routes to minimize travel disruptions.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Karuma Bridge renovations.
In Kamaliba Village, located in Nabyewanga Parish, Nkozi Sub-county, Mpigi District, fishermen who received funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM) are facing challenges in utilizing the money effectively. According to Sulaiman Kaweesi, the Local Council (LC1) Chairperson of Kamaliba, the fishermen lack the necessary resources and knowledge to make the most of the funds provided by the government.
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