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Muhoozi appointment meant to dissolve PLU – NEED

Prossy Kisakye | March 22, 2024

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, says the appointment of First Son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba in the recent cabinet reshuffle is meant to dissolve Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a pressure group he launched a few weeks ago. On Thursday President Museveni amended his cabinet list. Gen Muhoozi was […]

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Govt tasked to find lasting solution to FMD

Prossy Kisakye | March 11, 2024

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) says the directive by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries ordering immediate closure of livestock markets, slaughterhouses, and related facilities in Kampala was not issued in good faith. Last week, the action followed the alleged outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in […]

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NEED calls for audit of govt agencies before merger

Prossy Kisakye | February 5, 2024

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has urged the Ugandan government to conduct a mandatory audit of all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) before proceeding with the proposed merger. The plan involves streamlining the functions of 33 agencies back into their respective ministries, merging 63 agencies, and retaining only 61 […]

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Govt tasked on continued sanctions

Prossy Kisakye | December 11, 2023

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has urged the government to address issues leading to the denial of US visas for Ugandan officials. This demand follows the recent addition of Mr. Johnson Byabasaijja, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service, to the list of individuals barred from traveling to the […]

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NEED asks protesting MPs to press on

Prossy Kisakye | November 20, 2023

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has implored opposition Members of Parliament not to bow to intimidation regarding the ongoing plenary boycott. The MPs led by the Leader of Opposition, Mr Mathias Mpuuga, started the boycott last month demanding answers from government over the alleged continuous violations of human […]