In the New Vision: Understanding the 2016/17 Budget

Heroes' Day that was

We have all the highlights inside, including President Yoweri Museveni's promise to support veteran's children and a list of the 650 people who got medals and their pictures. 

Understanding the Budget

The lowest paid primary school teacher will earn sh469,355 up from sh408,135. As a teacher, do you know how much you will earn? New Vision will guide you to know this. Do not miss a copy. 

Will sh3.8 trillion allocated to the transport sector improve the road network in the country? New Vision looks at the worst affected areas and breaks down this amount to show you what it can do.

We also bring you a detailed analysis of how the budget will deal with unemployment and poverty through three core projects. Find out what these three projects are and how they will create jobs and eradicate poverty.

New Vision lists the tougher guidelines set out for private school owners, what they are supposed to achieve and their impact on schools.  

The public has protested the increased taxes on fuel. Find out how this will affect several other goods and services and how much more you have to pay for petrol, diesel and paraffin.

Crime in Kampala

The Police have found out the new tricks iron bar hit men are using to terrorize Kampala. This was after arresting four men, including their suspected boss. Do not miss the details that could save your life and property.

Tragedy 

A three-year-old pupil drowned in a school swimming pool on Wednesday. Find out what happened at Mother Majeri Day and Boarding Primary School in Kirinya, Bweyogerere before the boy drowned. We bring you what the parents, the Police and the school administrators are saying about the tragedy.

Whats happening upcountry?

At least 35 percent of water produced by National Water corporation is not used in Lira town. So the corporation plans to extend water supply to Dokolo and Amach.  But many areas in Lira town have been on and off clean water supply. Some areas have been getting water only at night for over two weeks, so what is the issue? Read the New Vision to know more.

Navigating Ramadhan

We have a full package for you! Find out how you can benefit from the holy month of Ramadhan, why the Muslim women in Lira had to be counseled, why Muslims in Makindye have to be reminded to give Sadak and Zaka and many more useful tips and what Islam says about Ramadhan.

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