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MPs welcome move to improve access to clean water
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 Improving access to clean water for rural communities dominated debate on the Ministerial Policy Statement and budget estimates of the report of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. ... -
Parliament Approves Salary Enhancement for UPDF officers
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 In a significant move aimed at boosting the welfare of Uganda Peoples' Defence Force (UPDF) officers, Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of their salaries. This decision... -
Legislators rally behind agriculture ministry despite budget cuts
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked the Budget Committee to give special importance to the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the country. Among’s appeal for allocation of... -
Tourism: House makes case for Shs4 billion to promote Uganda’s potential
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 Uganda’s tourism sector is one of the significant sectors with the potential to generate more revenue if adequately funded and marketed, lawmakers have re-echoed. The Members of Parliament (MPs) were... -
MPs decry deplorable state of Uganda’s Foreign Missions
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 Members of Parliament have decried the deplorable state of Uganda’s foreign missions which are characterised by dilapidated infrastructure and transport deficiencies. The MPs were debating the report... -
MPs unimpressed with slow Namboole stadium works
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 Members of Parliament have questioned the delayed completion of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The concerns were raised by the Chief Opposition Whip, Hon. John Nambeshe, during plenary on... -
Govt tables 23 more RAPEX Bills for First Reading
Posted: 10 Apr 2024 Parliament has received 23 more Bills that were introduced by the Executive as part of government efforts to repeal and amend provisions in the law to enforce the Rationalisation of Government... -
Parliament passes motion on retirement benefits for Auditor General
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Parliament has adopted the proposal to determine the retirement benefits of Uganda's Auditor General, ensuring equitable provisions for the nation's public servants. The motion, brought forward by... -
Lawmakers question Income Tax exemption for Bujagali Power
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Lawmakers have questioned a proposal by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) to give Bujagali Hydro Power Project a one-year income tax exemption up to 30 June 2025.... -
House committee punches holes into trade ministry report
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Members of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government have punched holes into a report from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Chaired by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the...