Officials from the Ministry of Local Government in Uganda have urged accountants to maintain high standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability as local governments play a vital role in community service delivery. This appeal was made during a bookkeeping skills training session held in Hoima City, attended by accountants from various districts in central and western Uganda.

Stakeholders are advocating for the adoption of technology in Nigeria's banking audit sector to improve operational functions, anticipate risks, and enhance assurance in the era of artificial intelligence, according to Punch Business.

Bankers in Nigeria have expressed concerns that traditional audit and governance frameworks are becoming insufficient due to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, which is transforming banking operations, risk management, and fraud detection. This warning was made during the 64th Quarterly General Meeting of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN) held in Lagos.

The Private Sector Budget Review Dialogue has raised concerns about policy bottlenecks affecting Uganda's economic growth. Industry leaders argue that high operating costs and regulatory challenges hinder competitiveness, which is crucial for achieving the country's ambitious growth targets. They emphasize that enhancing business conditions may be as vital as increasing revenue mobilization to support Uganda's tenfold growth agenda.

On Wednesday, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), visited Brig Gen Henry Isoke, the Head of State House Anti Corruption Unit (SHA-CU). She was accompanied by KCCA Directors including Eng Justus Akankwasa from Engineering & Technical Services and Vincent Atenyi Byendamira from Physical Planning.

The article discusses the impact of undermining medical interns' rights on national growth in Uganda, referencing the "Kisanja No More Sleep" campaign initiated by the President. This campaign aims to address issues such as complacency and corruption in public service, emphasizing the need for strict implementation of policies and measurable results, as highlighted during the recent reading of the national budget for 2026/2027.