The Finance Minister, Hon.Gerald Ssendaula, presented the budget proposals for the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 to Parliament on June 13, 2002. The total revenue for 2002/2003 is estimated at Shs. 1,433 billion, while total government expenditure, excluding
donor projects will amount to sh2,038b.

The theme of the budget was "Increased Production for Increased Exports and the Eradication of Absolute Poverty."

GDP growth rate estimated at 5.9%.

Spending on the strategic ExportsProgramme to increase to about Sh.40 bn next FY from 32bn this financial year.

Taxes on computers and accessoriesscrapped.

NSSF monopoly to be removed.t Duty on petrol increased by Ushs.30 per litre (from Shs. 580 to Shs. 610).

Excise duty on ‘mivumba’ (secondhand clothes and shoes) increased by 5%.

Excise duty on imported sugarincreased from 10% to 20%.

Expenditure on Primary Health Carehas been increased by 30%.

Tax on imported vehicles increasedby 5%.

Excise duty on beer reduced from70% to 60%.

Second-hand vehicles to undergopreshipment inspection.

Only VAT registered companies toget governmental contracts.

Visa fees (pupils/student passes) on Kenyan and Tanzanian students
studying in Uganda scrapped.

20% excise tax on polythene bagsand plastic containers.

15% levy on raw hides and skins.

NEPAD Regional Summit in Nairobi.

Vice President at NGO Conference

President Museveni's Working Visit to USA

Hon Wapakabulo Visits China

FAO Summit in Rome

President Museveni in Egypt.

President Museveni and Bashir Meet

Hon Wapakabulo Addresses EA Assembly

Great Lakes Symposium in Kampala

High Commissioner Tours Eastern Province

WSSD Preparatory Meeting in Indonesia

President Museveni Invites American, Egyptian Investors

Hon Musumba Leads Investment Delegation to Kenya

2002/2003 Budget

Ministry of Agriculture Bids for Supply of Breeding Bulls

Uganda Hosts AMCEN Meeting

Uganda Appoints Consul in Mombasa

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