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The committee members in both the majority and minority reports cautioned against approving the loan, citing inconsistencies in the estimated buyout amount.

Lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola secured victory with 17,764 votes, defeating the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Faridah Nambi, who garnered 8,593 votes.

Nalukoola, in his speech, revealed it was not his win but for the people of Kawempe North and the struggling Ugandans.

The Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, said this is in line with Section 24 of the PFMA.

Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital.

The UPF Director for ICT, Felix Baryamwisaki said the CCTV system has robust provisions to manage the inconsistencies of power supply.

The Opposition Leader also urged Members of Parliament to persist in speaking out against corruption, despite the criticism and backlash they may face for their outspoken stance on the issue.

Government has unveiled a pilot programme to introduce electric vehicles for police patrols as part of efforts to combat climate change.

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been elected as the President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Parliamentary Assembly.

Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024 that will see public servants contribute five per cent of their salaries to the pension scheme.

The Speaker Anita among led the House in praying for the Pope during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.

In West Nile, Barugahara said mobilisers of the NRM party considered the funds as pending payment they demanded from the party.