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Uganda has tightened enforcement of Ebola prevention measures, with all those who have travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo required to pay for their mandatory 21-day quarantine as authorities move to prevent the disease from spreading across the border. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg
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The Ministry of Public Service has been asked to submit to Parliament a costed, multi-year recruitment plan to fill vacant positions across government. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg
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The Government has set aside UGX 43 billion for resettling households living in landslide-prone areas of the Elgon region, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said.
Her revelations come as officials verify beneficiaries amid concerns over disputed claims, omitted high-risk communities and residents’ reluctance to abandon ancestral land. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg
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The Government has said it will sue Travelers who illegally enter Uganda from Ebola affected areas while concealing symptoms, warning that offenders could face heavy penalties as authorities move to strengthen border surveillance &screening. #GCICMediaReview #OpenGovUg
🚰 @nwscug is implementing projects including 70km of network rehabilitation, water stabilisation works and interventions to improve reliability in areas experiencing intermittent supply.
#NWSC #WaterForAll – at Kampala, Uganda
.@nwscug Planned Projects for Kampala: Katosi +80,000m³/day, Wakiso West Bwelega 200,000m³/day + Kajjansi/Mpingi FSTP, Nakawuka 30,000m³/day, Buwambo/Lubowa systems, 14km SOLCA sewers & CBD/Nalukolongo/Gaba/Mukono sanitation. – at Kampala, Uganda
✅ @nwscug Completed for Kampala 💧: Katosi WTP 160,000m³/day + 50km main, Gaba 1&2 refurb to 240,000m³/day ⚙️, 40km bulk evacuation from Naguru/Sonde/Mukono 🚰 & Nalukolongo Project — 400m³/day faecal sludge plant + water for informal settlements. – at Kampala, Uganda
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Did you know? Civil marriages in Uganda are conducted at the Registrar of Marriages’ Offices for persons aged 18 and above who willingly consent, are single, divorced or widowed, are not in a subsisting marriage, and are not related by blood, at a fee of UGX 260,000 if either party is Ugandan or a refugee, or USD 210 if neither party is Ugandan. #OpenGovUg
GCIC_SocialDevelopment retweeted
On Procedure for Civil Marriages, applicants must;
✅ Create an account at marriages.nira.go.ug to fill in and submit the signed Notice of Marriage (Form A)
✅ Set the wedding date on the wedding calendar via their account
✅ Appear before the Registrar with two witnesses for the marriage ceremony
✅ If objections are raised (known as a caveat), the matter is referred to court. #OpenGovUg
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Did you know? To contract a civil marriage in Uganda, intending couples must meet the legal eligibility criteria and submit the required documents, including proof of citizenship or valid identification, LC1 letter confirming residence for at least 15 days in the district where the marriage will take place, one passport-sized photograph per applicant, among other requirements. #OpenGovUg
gcic.go.ug/uganda-to-tighten… – at Kampala, Uganda
The Government has begun distributing locally made hydroxyurea, a sickle cell drug, to public health facilities in a move expected to improve access to treatment for patients with sickle cell disease, following persistent shortages. – at Kampala, Uganda
The Government intends to incorporate HIV/AIDS studies into the revised curriculum for tertiary institutions. – at Kampala, Uganda
The First Lady, Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni has received the National Distinction for Lifetime Service Award from the Equal Opportunities Commission, in recognition for her decades in service for advancing children’s welfare, women’s empowerment, youth development, education .... – at Kampala, Uganda
The Government has lifted the two-month suspension on issuing special certificates of title and introduced new guidelines to help prevent fraud and protect security of tenure. – at Kampala, Uganda
The Government is to provide an additional Ugx. 80 billion to support women owned businesses through non-payable grants aimed at helping entrepreneurs access capital and expand their enterprises. – at Kampala, Uganda
GCIC_SocialDevelopment retweeted
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕
𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐓𝐌𝐒
1️⃣ 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮;
📌 @MODVA_UPDF: Shs 414.7 billion
📌 @PoliceUg: Shs 74.9 billion
📌@UgandaPrisons: Shs 92.2 billion
📌 Office of the President: Shs 118.4 billion
📌 Internal Security Organisation (ISO): Shs 33.7 billion
📌 External Security Organisation (ESO): Shs 25.1 billion #OpenGovUg
GCIC_SocialDevelopment retweeted
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕
𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐓𝐌𝐒
On 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, the following entities have been allocated funds as indicated;
✅ Ministry of Works and Transport: Shs 1.48 trillion
✅ Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development: Shs 337.1 billion
✅ Kampala Capital City Authority: Shs 223.8 billion
✅ Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs: Shs 67.9 billion
#OpenGovUg
GCIC_SocialDevelopment retweeted
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕
Government has released funds to support revenue-generating agencies to facilitate their operations and enhance revenue mobilisation in Q2 of FY 2026/27, including;
✅ Shs 130.6 billion for @URAuganda
✅ Shs 63.4 billion for National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC)
✅ Shs 28.9 billion for @UNBSug
✅ Shs12 billion for @URSBHQ
✅ Shs 5.8 billion for @lgrb_uganda
