Tayebwa clarifies remarks on nurses, affirms their leadership credentials
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has clarified that his remarks on nurses were intended to recognise their professional competence and academic achievements, including their ability to hold leadership positions.
Tayebwa said his remarks during…
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Mechanised Agriculture: a key priority in Government’s 5-year Agenda
Government will prioritise mechanised agriculture as a central enabler of agricultural production and rural transformation in the next five years, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has said.
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MPs want healthcare gaps fixed despite slight progress
Ugandan’s uptake of health care services keeps improving reflecting an increased confidence in the country’s referral system, the Minister of Health, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has noted.
The Minister, who presented a statement on the…
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Mbarara University pharmacy course accredited - Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has said the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) remains accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for the next four years despite a dispute over…
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MPs call for children’s inclusion in regional climate decisions
Parliament has hosted the first East African Community’s Children Summit for Climate Change, with legislators calling for children’s inclusion in issues pertaining climate change.
The Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for…
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COSASE Flags Delays in Human Rights Cases Despite Shs28.95 bn UHRC Funding
The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has raised concerns over delays in investigating human rights complaints, inspecting detention facilities and concluding tribunal cases at the…
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NIN–TIN integration to expand Uganda’s tax base
The planned adoption of the National Identification Number (NIN) as the primary tax identification number for individuals will expand Uganda’s tax base, eliminate duplicate registrations and improve tax administration, the Minister of State for…
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Deliver measurable climate action - Speaker Oboth
The Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth has called on leaders in strategic positions to stop trading statistics in boardrooms and to deliver measurable action to combat the effects of climate change.
Speaking at the Third CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting…
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