National Schools Ordered to Close Indefinitely due to extreme temperatures The South Sudanese government, through the Ministry of Health, has directed the indefinite closure of schools starting today, Monday, March 18, 2024, due to extended periods of high daytime and nighttime temperatures. Story by Howwe \ 1710836665
National Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. Story by Howwe \ 1710788932
National Deputy Speaker to mobilise Shs200 million for Nyenga Seminary Tayebwa, who made the pledge during a function to commemorate a century of excellence on Saturday, 16 March 2024 at the seminary, also committed to engage government in securing 20 computers for the institution. Story by Howwe \ 1710788696
National Public consultations open on Anti-Counterfeit Bill In a bid to combat the rampant spread of counterfeit goods and bolster the economy, Parliament has embarked on a significant journey with the initiation of public consultations on the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill, 2023. Story by Howwe \ 1710444055
National MPs raise queries on land titles of project-affected persons The MPs raised the matter while interacting with a team from UNRA led by Eng. Samuel Muhoozi, the Director for Roads and Bridges Development on Wednesday, 13 March 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1710442304
National Speaker Among courts MPs to relocate CPA Africa Office from London The branches are divided into nine regions, Africa, Asia, Australia, British Islands and Mediterranean, Canada, Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic, India, Pacific, and South East Asia. Story by Howwe \ 1710270980
National Tayebwa asks Church to champion wealth creation Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on the leadership of the Catholic Church in Uganda to join government in its effort to improve wealth creation at the household level. Story by Howwe \ 1710183451
National House committee throws weight behind revival of silkworm project The Committee of Science, Technology and Innovation has urged the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monicah Musenero, to revive the sericulture project that government was financing. Story by Howwe \ 1709838512
National Bill to regulate surrogacy tabled in parliament The intention of the Bill is to address the gaps caused by the absence of a legal framework on human assisted reproductive technology in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1709838162
National Public Finance Management Act to be amended - minister The finance ministry is undertaking consultations that will lead to amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 to effectively cater for the budgeting process through the Legislature. Story by Howwe \ 1709755634
National MPs back surplus funding to boost national broadcaster An extensive report by the Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (ICT) has swayed Members of Parliament (MPs) into supporting for the increased funding to the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). Story by Howwe \ 1709755225
National Man arrested for killing wife after she denied him sex Police in Arua district have arrested a 48-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife for denying him conjugal rights. Story by Howwe \ 1709645362