Parliament to participate in annual economic forum

Parliament will, in the future, participate in the annual Ug Economic Forum organised by Next Media, a local multimedia company.

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, made the revelation while officiating at the closing ceremony of the week-…

Tayebwa preaches innovation at Victoria varsity graduation

Innovation is critical for conducting ground breaking research to transform Africa, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has advised the leadership of Victoria University.

He made the call while officiating at the University’s 8th graduation…

NITA projects not affected by rationalisation - Govt Chief Whip

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation process has been concluded by Parliament…

Energy Minister calls for more investment in electricity sector

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda.
“Electricity is very critical and the…

‘Release school capitation grants on time’

Government has been put to task over the delay in release of the capitation grants to schools with legislators noting that these often reach when the learning institutions have closed.

According to Hon. Joseph Ssewungu (NUP, Kalungu West…

Speaker calls for increased citizen participation in budget processes

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices to foster increased citizens participation in budget processes.

Speaker Among made the remarks in a speech read on her behalf by…

Parliament Sacco posts Shs9.6 billion in growth

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Sacco for its continuous expansion following a Shs 9.6 billion growth in 2024, which is a 15 percent increase from last year’s Shs8.3 billion.

In a speech read on…

Seven-gun salute as nation bids farewell to late Minister Nyirabashitsi

A seven-gun salute was accorded to the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi in a solemn farewell as she was interred on Thursday, 12 September 2024.

The former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence) appointed in April 2024, was…

Museveni asks leaders to be mindful of their health

President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned leaders to be mindful of their health, as their sudden passing will be a loss to the country.

Museveni, who was eulogising the former Minister of Sate for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), Sarah…

Action on Tororo land dispute deferred after AG's advisory

Parliament has deferred its intervention regarding the land dispute in Nyakesi E Zone, Lyokango Parish, Nyangole Sub-county, Tororo District over the subjudice rule.

The dispute, which centres around approximately 90 acres of contested land…

Kabaka Run: Among, Tayebwa Visit Bulange to Support HIV/AIDS Fight

The Speaker, Anita Among on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 led a delegation comprising of Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and Members of Parliament to Bulange, Mengo to support the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run.

This year's Kabaka Birthday Run,…

Govt tables Shs58 trillion budget for 2024/2025

Government has presented a Shs58.34 national budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, intended to focus on ‘full monetisation of the Ugandan economy through agriculture, industrialisation, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation…