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Telecoms in trouble again over fake sims
Posted: 20 Sep 2024 The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has said that telecommunication companies will be investigated, with a view of putting heavy sanctions over the continued use of... -
NITA projects not affected by rationalisation - Govt Chief Whip
Posted: 19 Sep 2024 The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the... -
Finance Minister clarifies on access to GROW funds
Posted: 19 Sep 2024 The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for... -
Energy Minister calls for more investment in electricity sector
Posted: 19 Sep 2024 The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda. “... -
Defence committee affirms border demarcation to end row with South Sudan
Posted: 19 Sep 2024 Fast-tracking the joint border demarcation with South Sudan will address the ongoing security challenges in the Karamoja region, MPs on the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs have recommended... -
MPs demand Shs6 bn salary arrears for Kyambogo varsity lecturers
Posted: 18 Sep 2024 Lawmakers have demanded that the Ministry of Education and Sports pays salaries of part-time teaching staff of Kyambogo University. The beneficiaries include those who were discontinued and others... -
Govt urged on lasting solution for disasters
Posted: 18 Sep 2024 Parliament has implored government to find lasting solutions to recurrent disasters, citing River Nyamwamba in Kasese District which is said to flood at least three times a year. Legislators said it... -
End Gender-Based Violence in honour of Fallen Athlete - MPs
Posted: 18 Sep 2024 Parliament has paid tribute to Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance athlete and Uganda People’s Defence Force Sergeant who died after suffering severe burns after an arson attack by her lover on 01... -
‘Release school capitation grants on time’
Posted: 17 Sep 2024 Government has been put to task over the delay in release of the capitation grants to schools with legislators noting that these often reach when the learning institutions have closed. According to... -
Parliament Sacco posts Shs9.6 billion in growth
Posted: 16 Sep 2024 The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) for its continuous expansion following a Shs9.6 billion growth in 2024...