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Sanitation operators petition Parliament over multiple fees

The Association of Uganda Emptiers Limited seeks consolidation of licences and removal of multiple charges to enhance sanitation services.In a bid to address the challenges faced by private sanitation operators and improve waste management across the country, the association has presented a…

UWA seeks control of narcotic drug use in wildlife

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has proposed a new amendment on the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023 to allow them control the use of narcotic drugs in wildlife.As a statutory body mandated to manage and protect wildlife in and outside protected areas, UWA wants to solely control the import…

Office assistant on the spot over trade ministry’s procurement mess

An office assistant at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Tom Opio, has been handed over to Parliament Police's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over his alleged involvement in procurements at the ministry.The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry, chaired by Hon. Mwine…

Legalise medical cannabis - Minister Otafiire

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has asked Parliament to decriminalise cannabis for medical use, saying the old position of the law should yield to new scientific findings that endorse the herb as medicine.Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, who led a team of top officials…

Presidents intervene in Uganda, South Sudan maize row

The presidents of Uganda and South Sudan have intervened in a maize row that had threated to ruin relations between the two countries.In June 2023, 65 Ugandan trucks transporting maize to South Sudan were impounded by the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) at the Nimule-Elegu border…

MPs moot strategies to curb HIV/AIDS spread in prisons

Lawmakers have proposed the establishment of separate cells for inmates who are HIV positive in order to prevent the spread of the virus within the detention facilities.Ibanda North Member of Parliament, Hon. Xavier Kyooma made the proposal during a debate on a report by the Committee on HIV/AIDS…

Health Ministry directed to settle Shs31 billion debt to NMS

Parliament has directed the Ministry of Health to settle a debt of Shs31.4 billion owed to National Medical Stores (NMS).This recommendation is contained in the report of the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on the report of the Auditor General on the…

Rising numbers of medical interns cited for funding gap

The unpredictable increase in the number of medical interns and senior house officers has led to budget shortfalls in their remuneration, according to a report from the Committee on Health.The Committee Chairperson, Hon. Charles Ayume said Uganda has 19 accredited universities producing graduates…

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa roots for Uganda's film sector

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has  pledged to support Uganda's film industry describing it as an important platform that helps in the promotion and preservation of culture and heritage. Officiating at the 10th Uganda Film Festival (UFF) Gala Night, Tayebwa said the government is counting on…

Opposition starts discussions on Constitutional and Electoral Reforms

The Opposition in Parliament has launched consultations on proposals for the amendment of the Constitution to introduce reforms that they hope will improve the country’s political landscape.Speaking at a three-day consultative workshop on Constitutional and Electoral reforms at Speke Resort…

‘Legalise Status of Kilembe Mines Hospital’

Parliament has tasked the Ministry of Health to legitimise its partnership with Kilembe Mines Hospital in order to continue offering healthcare services to the people of Kasese.  The Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Hon. Charles Ayume, said that they established that the uncertainty of the…

President returns the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

President Yoweri Museveni has returned the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 to the House with proposals for reconsideration.The bill that criminalises acts and promotion of homosexuality was passed on 22 March 2023 pending the President’s assent.The President has however, asked Parliament to…

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