National
Bujagali tax exemption halted
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MPs demand statement on Karuma Bridge
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Govt exempts electric vehicle makers from Stamp Duty
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President Museveni Contributes Shs1.3 Billion to Nebbi Catholic Diocese
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National
Pharmaceutical company boosted as supplementary budget is approved
During plenary on Tuesday, 30 April 2023, the Deputy Chairperson of the Budget Committee, Hon. Achia Remigio presented the committee's report approving the supplementary.
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National
House approves Shs450 billion loan for Kitgum-Kidepo Road Upgrade
Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project.
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National
Omusinga Mumbere Praises President Museveni for Skilling Youths Of Rwenzururu
His Majesty Mumbere, accompanied by his wife Her Royal Highness Nyabaghole Agnes Ithungu Asimawe, made the remarks today at the graduation ceremony held at the Rwenzori Presidential Industrial Zonal hub, Mubuku, Kasese district.
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National
Parliament commits Shs1 billion for cancer centre as Speaker Among launches Rotary Cancer Run 2024
Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala.
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National
Relocation of Luzira Prisons Sparks Debate among MPs
A formal motion will be introduced in Parliament to determine the relocation of Luzira Prisons to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel.
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National
MPs return mandate to supervise NGOs back to Internal Affairs Ministry
This was while the lawmakers considered the NGO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 23 April 2024.
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National
Deputy Speaker pledges support towards malaria fight
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he will rally Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritise malaria prevention and control in the 2024/2025 financial year budget.
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National
Parliament rejects NAADs, UCDA merger
In upholding NAADs, legislators said Parliament is preserving a significant contributor to food security and poverty eradication.
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National
Parliament Passes Bills for Rationalisation of Gender and Special Interest Groups
Parliament passed five key bills, moving gender and special interest entities to the National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
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National
MPs endorse quota system for student loan scheme
The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 chaired by Speaker Anita Among.
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National
City traders’ woes: URA to open downtown office
The decision made jointly by the ministries of Finance and Trade was arrived at in consultation with the traders on Wednesday, 16 April 2024, in a move to end the ongoing strike by traders.
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National
MPs reject move to rationalise National Forestry Authority
Parliament has rejected the government proposal to move the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to the Ministry of Water and Environment.
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