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MPs examine performance of GROW project

The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project has come under scrutiny following the under-absorption of funds.According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended 31 June 2024, only Shs18.52 billion out of Shs75.1 billion was spent.The…

Africa losing US$88 billion in illicit financial flows – Speaker Among

Speaker Anita Among has called for a fight against illicit financial flows that see Africa lose an estimated US$88 billion annually.The Speaker made this call while presiding at the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at Golden…

Tayebwa calls for more research in areas of economic growth

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa says research in key areas of Uganda’s 10-fold growth strategy will go a long way in supporting the country’s path to a middle income economy.While officiating at the 22nd graduation ceremony of the Uganda Management Institute (UMI) on Friday, 14 March 2025, the…

House approves extra Shs4 trillion for 2024/2025 Budget

Parliament has approved a supplementary request of over Shs4 trillion that will provide outstanding certificates for road construction companies, security and completion of infrastructure for the hosting of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.The request came under the auspices of the…

‘Stop charging high fees at Mulago Specialised Hospital’

Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital.Buhweju County Member of Parliament, Hon. Francis Mwijukye raised the issue stating that the high fees charged on women for…

BOU to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions

Bank of Uganda is set to regulate operations of mortgage refinancing institutions once the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 is passed into law.The Bill mandates the Central Bank to consider applications for approval to carry out Islamic mortgage refinance business. “A person shall not…

Speaker Among meets OIC envoys, discuss parliamentary diplomacy

Inter-parliamentary diplomacy and bilateral cooperation was at the centre of discussions when Speaker Anita Among met a delegation of envoys on Wednesday, 12 March 2025.The meeting which took place in the Speaker’s boardroom had ambassadors and heads of mission from member states of the…

MPs advocate for better funding to improve ICT access

Government has been urged to increase funding to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to improve ICT in education through computer supplies, maintenance and infrastructure in schools.Under the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), UCC implemented the Uganda Communications Universal…

'Improve welfare of ferry operators'

The welfare of ferry operators took centre stage in Parliament as MPs raised concerns over their poor remuneration and job security following the proposed closure of Karuma Bridge.Raising on a matter of national importance on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, Maruzi North County Representative, Hon. Nelson…

Police to roll out phase III of national CCTV system

The implementation of phase III of the national CCTV project by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) will require an additional US$62 million.This revelation was made by the Undersecretary of the Police Aggrey Wunyi while appearing before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Tuesday, 11 March…

Water Ministry officials questioned over unauthorised expenditures

The Ministry of Water and Environment has come under scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) for failing to seek parliamentary approval for an additional expenditure of Shs25.3 billion in the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project.Appearing before the committee…

Regional parliamentary forum pushing for peace in DRC

A delegation from the Forum of Parliamentarians in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (PF-ICGLR) is in Uganda as part of a fact-finding mission on peace and security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The delegation led by the Speaker of the National Assembly of…

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