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Tayebwa Elected President of ACP States Joint Parliamentary Assembly
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Bill on new public service pension scheme passed
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Parliament unites in prayer for Pope Francis
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Political interference frustrating youth and women programmes
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Investigate deaths in schools – Speaker
Speaker Anita Among has tasked the Ministry of Education to investigate and present a report on the recent cases of deaths of learners in schools.
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Stop funding to Inspire Africa Coffee - Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has asked government to stop any further allocation of funds to Inspire Africa Coffee, a private entity financed by government to establish a coffee factory as a tertiary hub for last mile coffee value addition in Ntungamo District.
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Uganda Aids Commission needs Shs300 billion to bridge HIV funding gap
The policy brief noted that Uganda spends approximately Shs1.9 trillion annually on HIV services with 60 per cent of this funding coming from donors, primarily the U.S. government through President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
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NUP Endorses Nalukoola as Flag Bearer for Kawempe North MP Position
The announcement was made by the chairperson of the elections management committee, Mercy Walukaaba.
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Prof. Nuwagaba Appointed New Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda
Professor Augustus Nuwagaba has been appointed the new Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He replaces Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, who has been promoted to Governor.
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Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego Named Bank of Uganda Governor
This appointment follows the passing of the late Governor, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, in January 2022.
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UNEB to Release 2024 UCE Results Tomorrow
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results will be released this week, specifically on February 11th, 2024.
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Panic as Ebola Outbreak Is Confirmed in Kampala
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala after a nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital died from the virus on January 29, 2025. This marks Uganda's eighth Ebola outbreak.
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Attorney General given ultimatum to amend public finance law
While addressing the House on Thursday, 30 January 2025, while considering the 2025/2026 budget framework paper, the Deputy Speaker cited need to restructure Section 13(4) of the PFMA before the next budget (2026/2027).
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EC using 2014 census data for update of voter register
The Electoral Commission is using the 2014 National Census data to update the national voters’ register ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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MPs raise concerns on prisoners' conditions despite infrastructure improvements
The Committee on Human Rights has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of Opposition Leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obed Lutale Kamulegeya.
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Additional US$600M for Kampala projects approved
Parliament has approved government’s additional request to borrow and also receive a grant of all totaling to over US$600 million to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme.
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