National Parliament approves Shs3.5 trillion Supplementary funding Parliament has approved Shs3.5 trillion supplementary funding to cater for various government sectors including State House, President’s Office and the Ministry of Health. Story by Howwe \ 1701977642
National House approves loan to digitize entire country This plan will be achieved following Parliament’s approval of a government request to borrow US$150 million from the Export-Import Bank of China aimed at connecting all the districts that are not yet connected to the national internet fiber. Story by Howwe \ 1701977424
National Opposition tables four demands to Govt The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, has called for unconditional release of prisoners, including supporters of the National Unity Platform, who have been in custody for periods longer than the 48 hours prescribed by the Constitution. Story by Howwe \ 1701891817
National Govt gets go ahead to acquire funds to modernize agriculture Parliament has authorized Government to borrow up to US$325 million (Shs1.23 trillion) from the International Development Association of the World Bank, to finance the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. Story by Howwe \ 1701891646
National Energy Ministry seeks additional Shs128 billion to connect 200,000 households The Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development is seeking a supplementary budget amounting to Shs128 billion to connect 200,000 households in the running financial year. Story by Howwe \ 1701805480
National Govt tables Sugar Amendment Bill, 2023 The Uganda Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council will replace and take on duties of the Sugar Board created by the Sugar Act 2020, and regulate the sugar industry in the country. Story by Howwe \ 1701805103
National Court summons hospitalized widow of Katanga The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued a second set of criminal summons against Molly Katanga and her Daughter Martha Nkwanzi, requiring them to appear in court and be charged with the murder of businessman Henry Katanga. Story by Howwe \ 1701762526
National Minister Amongi clarifies on NSSF mid-term access Amongi was responding to a Report of the Committee on Gender on the petition on mid-term access presented by the Chairperson, Hon. Flavia Kabahenda, during plenary sitting on 30 November 2023. Story by Howwe \ 1701676744
National MTN Foundation enhances digital skills training at Hornby High School Junior with a Shs150 million computer lab The entire program, estimated at Shs 800 million, underlines MTN’s dedication to the country’s development and its vision for a more inclusive and digitally empowered future. Story by Howwe \ 1701503314
National Govt earning big from fish maw exports - URA Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a significant increase in tax revenue from fish maw exports since the introduction of an eight percent export levy under the Fish (Amendment) Act 2021. Story by Howwe \ 1701375874
National MPs calls for tax reduction on cooking gas Legislators said that currently, the cost of gas used in cooking is expensive and will continuously encourage forest degradation. Story by Howwe \ 1701375373
National Parliament rejects proposal to increase Supreme Court Judges Government’s justification for the increase was to cure the backlog at the two courts so as to improve service delivery at those levels. Story by Howwe \ 1701291602