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Prime Minister to investigate operations of remand homes

The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said she will carry out investigations on alleged starvation of youths in remand homes in Northern Uganda.The Prime Minister's commitment follows concerns raised by the Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, in his communication to the House on Thursday, 06 April…

Review criteria for creation of new cities – West Nile leaders

Political and opinion leaders in Arua want Parliament to revisit the criteria for creating new cities arguing that the current method is promoting divisions and tribal conflicts.This was during a meeting with the Opposition Members of Parliament led by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga…

Supplementary appropriation deferred after stalemate

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has deferred decision making on the Supplementary Expenditure Schedule 1 of Financial Year 2021/22, following a deadlock.The Opposition vehemently rejected the Shs2.59 trillion supplementary expenditure, with Shadow Finance Minister Muhammad Kivumbi terming it an…

Foreign Affairs Minister directed on international agreements

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the Minister for Foreign Affairs to present to Parliament for scrutiny the Post-Cotonou Agreement, which could have sections that are inconsistent with Uganda’s laws.The Post-Cotonou Agreement is preceded by the Cotonou Partnership Agreement between…

Parliament adopts new regulations on spectrum use

Parliament has adopted new regulations proposed by the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC) aimed at promoting efficient, economical, and optimal spectrum utilization.The regulations are expected to improve mobile broadband coverage and facilitate the deployment of new technology, such as the 5th…

Subsidise Cost of Seeds to Farmers - CSOs

Members of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have urged Government to subsidise the cost of seeds to farmers if the country is to avert the looming food insecurity in the near future. This was during their meeting with the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on their…

Finance Minister tasked on performance of tax exempt companies

Lawmakers have tasked the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, to review and make recommendations on the impact of companies that are tax exempt.    Musasizi, together with the Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA),…

Subsidise Cost of Seeds to Farmers - CSOs

Members of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have urged Government to subsidise the cost of seeds to farmers if the country is to avert the looming food insecurity in the near future. This was during their meeting with the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on their…

Health facilities underfunded, Minister Muhanga admits

The State Minister for Primary Health Care, Hon. Margaret Muhanga, has acknowledged that lower government health facilities are underfunded.The minister made the admission following appeals by Hon. Francis Mwijukye (FDC, Buhweju County) and Hon. Christine Ndiwalana (NUP, Bukomansimbi North) about…

Tayebwa asks gov’t to table hard to reach policy

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has asked government to present the criteria used to gazette hard to reach areas.He also directed government to present the progress on affirmative action taken for those areas already designated as such.“If you declare an area a hard to reach, what affirmative…

Gov’ t seeks loan for industrial transformation

Government is seeking Parliament’s approval to borrow up to US$200 million to finance the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project.The request was presented by State Minister for Finance Hon. Henry Musasizi on Wednesday, 05 April 2023.The INVITE Project aims at…

Security agencies fail to clear water bills

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has asked Parliament to intervene and urge government entities to clear outstanding water bills currently standing at Shs70 billion.The corporation’s Managing Director, Silver Mugisha said he was specifically concerned with the Ministry of Defense…

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