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Judiciary ready to pay out Shs24 billion bail money

Members of the public should claim refund for their bail payments, the Secretary to the Judiciary, Pius Bigirimana, has told Members of Parliament (MPs).The disclosure followed concerns raised by legislators sitting on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) that over Shs54 billion worth…

PDM loan repayment phase to begin in March

The two-year grace period for repayment of the Parish Development Model (PDM) loans expires in March 2026 with individuals subscribing to different PDM SACCOs expected to make repayments within the next one year.This revelation was made by the State Minister for Luwero Triangle and National…

Custodian Board on the spot over departed Asian properties inventory

The Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB) is again under the spot light over missing records, stalled property disposals and fraud, more than 50 years after Idi Amin expelled over 80,000 Asians from Uganda.In a meeting of the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State…

'Lands Ministry expenditure of Shs950 million on master plan, unauthorised'

The development of the Hoima Oil Refinery proximity area has come under scrutiny after Members of the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) queried the Shs950 million expenditure by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.  Members of Parliament raised the matter in a meeting…

MPs Question Legality of Public Servants’ Role in 2026 General Elections

The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has faulted officials from the Ministry of Public Service for failing to account for the involvement of active public servants in electoral processes, during the recently concluded 2026 general elections.While chairing the Committee meeting on…

Speaker Among makes rallying call for Rotary Cancer Run

Speaker Anita Among has urged Ugandans of goodwill to contribute generously and participate in the upcoming 15th Edition of the Rotary Cancer Run.While officially launching this year's Cancer Run at Nsambya Hospital on Friday, 27 February 2026, Speaker Among said the cancer surge in Uganda requires…

Govt analytical lab urges MPs to fast-track Forensics Bill

Officials from the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory (DGAL) have called on Parliament to expedite the processing of the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Service Bill, 2025, before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs.They made the call on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, while…

Agriculture Ministry in Shs25 billion subscription arrears

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries owes over Shs25 billion in subscriptions  to international organisations, which Permanent Secretary, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama says is affecting Uganda’s participation in such fora.According to the Permanent Secretary, the…

Ministry officials in acting capacity for long concerns MPs

Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have put the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to task over failure to appoint substantive officials in different administrative positions.In a meeting held on Monday, 23 February 2026, a team from the ministry…

Christians advised to observe Lent with spiritual reflection

The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira has urged Christians to meditate deeply on their inner attitude during the Lenten season, so as to learn oneself and process the convictions of the heart, spirit and soul.Presiding over the Ash Wednesday Mass at Parliament on 18…

Committee Tasks Education Ministry to Resolve Former MTAC Staff Layoff Woes

Parliament’s Committee on Education and Sports has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to address the plight of more than 60 former staff of the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) who were affected following the institution’s merger.MTAC was repealed under the Technical and…

Committee tasks ministry to resolve former MTAC staff layoff woes

The Committee on Education and Sports has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to address the plight of more than 60 former staff of the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC).MTAC was repealed under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, 2025 and its functions…

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