National
MPs call for more firefighting stations across the country
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MPs raise red flag on excess budget releases for districts
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Parliament sends Forestry Authority to Water Ministry
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Address non-payment of university lecturers – Speaker Among
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National
LoP calls for accountability of Shs266 billion investment in Roko
Ssenyonyi said that whereas government invested in the company to ensure completion of construction of projects such as Parliamentary Chambers and Uganda Cancer Institute, among others, little progress has been made.
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National
Bugisu, Buganda MPs unite to oppose dissolution of coffee authority
UCDA plays a crucial role in promoting and regulating Uganda's coffee industry by enhancing marketing, ensuring export quality, supporting research, and advancing value addition, while coordinating the sector’s activities and formulating relevant policies.
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National
Investigate burning of Uganda House in Kenya
Lawmakers have demanded an investigation into the burning of Uganda House during the GenZ led anti-tax demonstrations in Nairobi, Kenya.
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National
Ssenyonyi wants answers on Atiak Sugar Factory
The LOP was concerned that the factory that has not been able to produce sugar is continuously being funded and questioned government’s interests.
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Delayed release of funds affecting road works – Kasaija
The minister’s response was prompted by a concern by Mityana Municipality MP, Hon. Hon. Francis Zaake who said the road from Kampala needed immediate intervention.
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National
The Sexual Offences Bill 2024 re-tabled in Parliament
The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 that seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament.
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National
Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership
Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting held on Monday, 14 October 2024.
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National
President Museveni Praises NRM at Independence Day celebrations in Busia
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the crucial role of the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in the creation of wealth and development.
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National
PM directs minister on Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntugamo District
Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has directed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze to investigate the reported delay in lifting of quarantine in Ntugamo District, even after the district is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free.
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National
URA registers growth in VAT revenue
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) registered a 13 per cent growth in Value Added Tax (VAT) in the year ended 30 June 2023.
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National
Bill to change LOP selection process tabled for First Reading
Lumu belongs to the Democratic Party (DP), one of the Opposition parties in Parliament. He presented the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, on Tuesday, 01 October 2024.
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Parliament condemns forced HIV testing for Hoima Stadium workers
The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Dr Joseph Ruyonga, told Parliament that the workers at Hoima Stadium were under pressure to test for HIV/AIDS or suffer contract termination.
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