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UNATU makes case for Teachers Council in new law

The Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) wants members of the proposed National Teachers Council to be nominated by teacher labour unions. The National Teachers Bill, 2024 establishes the National Teachers Council (NTC) and the new proposed law mandates the Minister of Education and Sports to…

Government on committed to extending WASH services

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has said that the Government’s effort to extend water, sanitation and hygiene services to more areas around the country is on track.The premier made this revelation while presiding at the Water, Sanitation  and Hygiene (WASH) dialogue at Parliament on Friday,…

Uganda to beat December deadline on coffee exports to EU

Uganda’s coffee exports to the European Union (EU) will not be affected by the December 2024 deadline of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) policy, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has said.On 05 December 2022, the EU…

Collaboration Key in Achieving Gender Inclusion - Among

The Speaker Anita Among has urged women in Uganda to foster networking and collaboration as a bid to challenge societal and gender-biased injustices.Among made the remarks during the Ninth Women's Forum of the National Prayer Breakfast at the Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday, 07 October 2024.The…

Speaker Among demands action on the promotion of sanitation

Speaker Anita Among has challenged stakeholders to stop lamenting on hygiene-related matters and take proactive interventions to promote proper sanitation in the country.Among said access to clean water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene should be prioritised because it is not only a basic…

New Marriage Bill provides for Property Rights, Child Protection

A Bill that will bring series of landmark reforms aimed at updating Uganda’s marriage laws has been presented before Parliament. The Bill proposed by Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi was tabled on her behalf on Thursday, 03 October 2024 by Alebtong District Woman MP,  Hon.…

MPs in passionate plea for industrial parks across country

Development of industrial parks in different regions of the country must be prioritised, lawmakers have implored government.In a plenary sitting chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Thursday, 03 October 2024, MPs expressed concerns over unutilised land meant for industrial development.…

Premier directs minister on Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntugamo District

Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has directed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze to investigate the reported delay in lifting of quarantine in Ntugamo District, even after the district is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free.Nabbanja said she has received reports…

Minister on spot over delayed completion of industrial parks

Members of Parliament have demanded that the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Privatisation and Investment), Hon. Evelyn Anite, explains the delayed completion of eight industrial parks countrywide despite a Presidential directive.   The lawmakers were forced to…

MPs vouch for teachers’ welfare in new law

Members of Parliament (MPs) have vowed to reject the National Teachers Bill, 2024, saying it falls short of comprehensively addressing teachers’ perennial welfare concerns.The legislators said whereas the Bill proposes a minimum of university degree for all teachers – which is commendable -, it…

Tumwebaze tips MPs on export duty free opportunities in China

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has rallied legislators for support in educating the country on the export free opportunities for Ugandan products to China.Tumwebaze said government during the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)…

Chief Magistrates to hear Shs200 million cases in new law

Mukono County North Member of Parliament, Hon. Abdallah Kiwanuka, has been granted leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill, the Chief Magistrates Courts (Amendment), 2024, which seeks to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of Chief Magistrates Courts from the current Shs50 million to Shs200…

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