Damali Mukhaye

Kampala

Education Reporting Head at Daily Monitor

Heads Education reporting @DailyMonitor.

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Articles

Speaker Among faults Ministry of Works, cites negligence in Rajiv Ruparelia's death

2 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has criticised the Ministry of Works and Transport for gross negligence in managing road infrastructure, which she says is contributing to the rising number of fatal accidents across the country. Her remarks came in the wake of the tragic death of businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, who died in a road accident on the Kajjansi-Munyonyo expressway. “We have noted with a lot of concern what is happening on our roads.
MPs to vote on seven new taxes

3 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

Parliament is today expected to vote on several new taxes that were proposed by the government last month. The seven tax amendment Bills that have been under scrutiny by the parliamentary Committee on Finance, include the Income Taxes, Tax Procedures Code, the Value Added Tax, The Excise Duty, and the Hides and Skins (Export Duty. The tax amendment Bills will be presented for the second and third reading before the MPs can vote and approve them one by one as required by law.
Mpuuga to Bobi, Ssewanyana: See you in court

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

What you need to know:According to Mr Mpuuga, who serves as the national coordinator Democratic Alliance (DA), a political movement, Mr Kyagulanyi and Mr Ssewanya made particular reference to the murders that took place in Masaka from 2020 and 2021.
Public servants eyeing 2026 elections asked to resign

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

What you need to know:The Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary says this will enable the government to plan accordingly to replace them Public officers intending to contest for various elective positions in the 2026 General Elections have been advised to adhere to resignation timelines as stipulated by law.
All eyes on lawmakers in the ‘transfer window’

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

With barely eight months left until the presidential and parliamentary elections in 2026, Members of Parliament are now legally permitted to defect and join other political parties. Article 83 of the Constitution says that an MP loses their seat if they leave the party they were elected under, unless it is within 12 months before the General Election.
Beer, betting companies reject proposed tax hike

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

What you need to know:Institute policy mechanisms to introduce excise at source for un-denatured ethanol. We believe the goal for government should be to tap into the current 65 percent illicit market as an opportunity to provide relief on the formal alcohol sector. The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association, together with the gaming and betting alliance, have opposed the new tax levies and measures that the government plans to impose on beer and gaming.
Speaker Among heads team for Pope’s burial

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

The Speaker of Parliament on April 24 led the country’s official delegation to the burial of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Sources told Monitor that the Vatican officials had invited President Museveni to attend the burial, but the Head of State delegated Speaker Anita Among (pictured) to represent him at the burial set for April 26. “The President received an invitation and delegated the Speaker to represent him,” a source said.
Gen Moses Ali pays tribute to Pope Francis for his humility

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

Listen to this article What you need to know:Gen Ali extended his condolences to the global Catholic community, saying, “I send my prayers and condolences for the loss of Pope Francis. Gen Moses Ali, the second Deputy Prime Minister, has paid glowing tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as an open-minded, tolerant, and unifying global leader.
Tobacco firms reject proposed tax hike

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

Tobacco manufacturers have rejected the government’s proposed tax increase, warning that the move will result in significant losses for companies and the state. The Government proposed to increase taxes on cigarettes and beer, among others, which are slated to take effect on July 1st. While appearing before Parliament’s Finance Committee, officials from Leaf Tobacco Company opposed the proposal to increase Excise Duty Tax by Shs10,000 on every 1,000 sticks of cigarettes.
LIST: Makerere admits 1,732 students on government sponsorship

1 month ago | monitor.co.ug | Damali Mukhaye

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