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
National Exploring the Game Rules of Sports Betting Regulations in Uganda But as much as betting can be a harmless flutter, the regulations keep the industry in check and ensure the odds aren't rigged against the players. Story by Howwe \ 1708079974
National Nabbanja clarifies on Mulago kidney transplant charges The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, revealed this during the Prime Minister’s Question Time during the plenary sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, on Thursday, 15 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1708076036
National Govt drops charges for regular renewal of National IDs Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured. Story by Howwe \ 1707937087
National Police SACCO directed to stop compulsory deductions The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs discovered that the SACCO’s management is violating the Cooperatives Societies Act by denying them the option of voluntary saving. Story by Howwe \ 1707936748
National Parliament lauds out-going Japan ambassador H.E. Hidemoto, together with the Deputy Ambassador, Tomotaka Yoshimura, attended plenary to observe proceedings in the visitors’ gallery on Tuesday, 13 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1707852090
National MPs make case for Shs10 billion supplementary for blood bank Members of Parliament (MPs) were responding to a call from the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, urging them to donate blood. Story by Howwe \ 1707850331