National House demands stringent action on lawless road users The Speaker who was chairing the plenary sitting reported the incident, which occurred when residents of the district were holding a peaceful demonstration on the poor state of roads, on Tuesday, 27 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1709146222
National Minister Otafiire Summoned Over the Relocation of Luzira Prison Speaker Anita Among issued the directive in response to a matter of national importance raised by Igara County West MP, Hon. Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1709145694
National Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority protests merger The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), has protested the move by government to move it into the Ministry of Finance saying that its objectives and functions will not be effectively carried out within the hierarchy of the Ministry. Story by Howwe \ 1709063760
National Speaker Among to address tea sector plight The tea farmers prayed for a Shs5 billion stabilisation fund to bail out those struggling in the sector, a one year waiver on corporate statutory obligations and a subsidy on inputs for the sector. Story by Howwe \ 1708975151
National Tayebwa encourages Anglican church on investment in education He made the call while officiating at the ground breaking ceremony of Saints, Andrew and Philip Cathedral in Mukono district on Sunday, 25 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1708974971
National Education Minister calls for more funding for public universities The Ministry of Education and Sports has renewed a call for increased funding to support key activities in public universities including staffing, infrastructure development and research, among others. Story by Howwe \ 1708803258
National Parliament passes Animal Feeds Bill The Animal Feeds Committee chaired by the Commissioner for Animal Production in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is charged with the issuance of relevant permits in the industry. Story by Howwe \ 1708543814
National Party whips re-designate MPs in committee shakeup According to Among, 50 percent of the newly designated legislators on COSASE missed a capacity development workshop organised by the Parliamentary Commission between 15 and 17 February 2024, without a satisfactory explanation. Story by Howwe \ 1708543256
National Parliament Fast-Tracks Agency Mergers with Nine Bills Introduced Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy. Story by Howwe \ 1708455294
National Speaker Among Demands Action on Stalled Kampala-Jinja Expressway Speaker, Anita Among, has renewed a call to the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala to fast track the commencement of works on the 77 km Kampala-Jinja expressway. Story by Howwe \ 1708454720
National Over ten Women Eye the Late Cecilia Ogwal’s Seat Amidst the bustling political activities, sentiments within the FDC highlight a strong desire to honor Cecilia Ogwal's legacy by having her daughter continue her work. Story by Howwe \ 1708082684
National Industrial parks require Shs160bn for direct access to electricity The recommendation is contained in a report of the committee presented before Parliament on Thursday, 15 February 2024, on the status of the presidential directive. Story by Howwe \ 1708080336