President Museveni Insists On Digital Number Plates Project, Says It Will Be A Big Blow To Crime \ 1694461537
National MPs task Gov’t on power surges Lawmakers want the Ministry of Energy to address the recurring countrywide power surges, which they said has affected several businesses. Story by Howwe \ 1694148056
National Speaker urges vigilance after security thwarts terrorist attacks The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has called for heightened vigilance as security agencies report of plots by terrorists to attack Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1694074510
National Committee finds political interference in Mbale, Bulambuli coops A Parliament Committee investigating war loss compensation funds paid to cooperatives has unearthed political interference in the societies in Mbale and Bulambuli districts. Story by Howwe \ 1694074040
National Govt statement on fuel spike leaves MPs dissatisfied A statement from the Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Sidronius Okaasai, on the unmitigated spike in fuel prices has left MPs unconvinced. Story by Howwe \ 1693934081
National Entebbe Municipal officials queried over uncollected loans to women and youth Top officials from Entebbe Municipal Council are under the spotlight over failure to explain the recovery of Shs1.2 billion loaned out under the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) and Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP). Story by Howwe \ 1693861175
National Minister asked to enforce road maintenance guidelines Government allocated shs1 billion for each district, 10 cities and 31 municipalities in a bid to improve the district, urban and community roads aimed at enhancing rural accessibility and working environments. Story by Howwe \ 1693515308
National Gov’t restricts excessive school charges The Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang has in a statement to Parliament communicated government’s intervention against exorbitant school fees and requirements. Story by Howwe \ 1693515188
National Seven-year jail term for Vets causing death to animals or humans Veterinary practioners whose licences are revoked but continue to practice and in the process cause death to animals or humans face a seven-year jail sentence, or fine of Shs10 million, or both. Story by Howwe \ 1693479950
National Legislators laud performance of Ugandan athletes, call for timely funding The State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, moved the motion, which Parliament passed, to congratulate the sports personalities, during the plenary sitting held on Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Story by Howwe \ 1693479757
National Trade Ministry PS, Officials Pinned Over Financial Misappropriation Parliament has adopted a report by its Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry recommending the dismissal of the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali. Story by Howwe \ 1693423551
National Pope Francis hails Museveni, Among for preserving family values Speaker Among thanked the Pope for his prayers and blessings towards her leadership, and extended greetings from President Museveni. Story by Howwe \ 1693254005
National Loan to overhaul Kampala-Malaba railway approved Parliament has tasked government to fast-track the rehabilitation of the Kampala-Malaba metre gauge railway to enhance trade and transport and also place the country in tandem with her sister East African Community partner states. Story by Howwe \ 1693165323