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Clear domestic arrears - The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group
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MPs advocate for robust funding for national healthcare
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MP and former Miss Uganda, Cecilia Ogwal is dead
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Prioritise construction of Akii-Bua stadium to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games
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Uganda Prisons needs Shs97bn to feed prisoners, build mini-max jail
The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs has indicated that the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) requires Shs79.973 billion to cater for outstanding arrears for prisoners’ feeding accrued by Financial Year 2023/2024.
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MPs demand justification to increase Uganda Airlines budget
The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Works and Transport.
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NAM and G77+China meetings: Ministry seeks Shs6 billion for post-summit activities
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to cater for post-summit Non-Aligned Movement and G77+China activities respectively, for the next three years.
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Entebbe Airport Sets Passenger Record
The significant increase is attributed to factors such as business travel, the festive season, and tourism. Comparatively, 2023 saw a total of 1,932,000 passengers, surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic total of 1.8 million recorded in 2019.
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Public Service Ministry wants Shs79 billion to merge agencies
The Committee on Public Service and Local Government chaired by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has recommended the provision of Shs79.3 billion in Financial Year 2024/25 for merging government agencies.
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Sugar millers want issuance of sugar licenses halted
The Sugar Council would, therefore, intervene in making recommendations to the minister before the issuance of licenses.
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Cruising Comfort: Kiira Motors Pampers Delegates with an Electrifying Experience at 27th CSPOC
Kiira motors buses are now well known for their sleek and innovative designs, making them a perfect addition to any upscale event. Their exterior and interior aesthetics exude sophistication and class, setting the tone for a memorable occasion.
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Parliamentary Commission constituted
Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi takes up the mantle of the Leader of the Opposition, replacing Hon. Mathias Mpuuga.
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Minister tables Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill
The Bill also provides for litigation procedures in regard to occupational safety and health challenges.
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Local council elections extended another 180 days
The term of office for Local Council 1 and 2 and Women Councils has been extended for another 180 days, until early July 2024.
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Change of Guard: Ssenyonyi takes over as Leader of the Opposition
Nakawa Division West MP, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has been endorsed as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP).
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Speaker Among asks Parliaments to anchor peace, end global conflicts
Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, has called on her counterparts in the Commonwealth to take the lead in delivering a peaceful, conflict free world.
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