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Bugisu, Buganda MPs unite to oppose dissolution of coffee authority
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Investigate burning of Uganda House in Kenya
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Ssenyonyi wants answers on Atiak Sugar Factory
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Delayed release of funds affecting road works – Kasaija
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The Sexual Offences Bill 2024 re-tabled in Parliament
The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 that seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament.
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Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership
Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting held on Monday, 14 October 2024.
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President Museveni Praises NRM at Independence Day celebrations in Busia
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the crucial role of the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in the creation of wealth and development.
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PM directs minister on Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntugamo District
Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has directed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze to investigate the reported delay in lifting of quarantine in Ntugamo District, even after the district is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free.
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URA registers growth in VAT revenue
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) registered a 13 per cent growth in Value Added Tax (VAT) in the year ended 30 June 2023.
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Bill to change LOP selection process tabled for First Reading
Lumu belongs to the Democratic Party (DP), one of the Opposition parties in Parliament. He presented the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, on Tuesday, 01 October 2024.
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Parliament condemns forced HIV testing for Hoima Stadium workers
The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Dr Joseph Ruyonga, told Parliament that the workers at Hoima Stadium were under pressure to test for HIV/AIDS or suffer contract termination.
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Relief for lawyers as LDC agrees to second intake
The Law Development Centre (LDC) will have a second intake of lawyers to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice this academic year, the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament.
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Delayed Constitutional review irks legislators
The Bill was among several Bills seeking to give effect to government policy for Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX).
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Experts Dispatched to Kanungu District after Anthrax outbreak
The Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, called for an inter-ministerial effort to fight the anthrax.
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Deputy Speaker rallies Chinese lawmakers to invest in Uganda’s Tourism
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism destinations for their citizenry.
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Muhereza Kyamutetera Appointed Uganda Tourism Association CEO
The announcement was made by UTA, which highlighted Kyamutetera’s extensive experience in strategy development, business growth, marketing, and communications as key strengths he will bring to the role.
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