Moi University plans to reduce its workforce in an effort to save approximately Sh100 million monthly, as stated by Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut during a presentation to a National Assembly committee.

Moi University is set to implement staff layoffs as part of a cost-cutting strategy aimed at reducing its monthly wage bill by Ksh 100 million. The decision comes after years of financial difficulties, with university management stating that the restructuring is essential for maintaining financial stability.

More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are expressing frustration over a salary harmonisation exercise that they claim excluded them, despite the government allocating significant funds for pay alignment across public universities. The affected employees, which include Administrative Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Senior Clerical Officers, are seeking clarification on the matter, according to The Independent.

Busia senator Omtatah has raised concerns regarding Sh101.37 billion allocated in the budget estimates under 'other expenses'. This amount includes Sh26.4 billion designated for development expenditure and Sh74.97 billion for recurrent spending.

Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has launched Makerere University’s Strategic Plan for 2025/26 to 2029/30. He emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing higher education, research, and innovation, which are seen as essential for Uganda's goal of increasing its economy to $500 billion by 2040. The launch took place at Makerere University during a ceremony attended by various stakeholders.

President Yoweri Museveni has instructed Finance Minister Henry Musasizi to investigate the diversion of Shs54 billion intended for Uganda's international debt payments to private companies in the UK and Japan. This directive was communicated in a letter dated June 14, 2026, highlighting concerns over the management of the country's financial obligations.