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Nubian community petitions over years of marginalisation

The Nubian community in Uganda has petitioned Parliament, seeking intervention over decades of alleged discrimination and neglect by successive governments.Despite being recognized as an indigenous tribe in the 1995 Constitution, the community claims it has been marginalized politically,…

Road projects suspended amidst funding crisis

At least 27 major road and bridge projects across Uganda have been suspended or drastically slowed down due to a crippling government funding shortfall, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has told Parliament.The Minister, who presented to Parliament a statement on the…

MPs Urge Action as Mbarara Hospital faces Equipment shortage

Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central) have urged government to prioritise funding for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, citing its inadequate medical equipment and infrastructure.The call comes after a review of the Auditor General’s report for the financial year 2023/2024, which…

Parliament demands better publicity for CHAN tournament

Parliament has raised concerns over the limited publicity as Uganda readies to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which kicks off on Saturday, 02 August 2025.Legislators raised the concerns during debate on a statement by the Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang on…

Speaker Among rallies MPs to prioritise efficiency in final session

The Speaker, Anita Among has urged Members of Parliament to commit to efficiency and productivity as the 11th Parliament enters its fifth and final session.  Addressing the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Speaker Among expressed concern over the low attendance. “I want to welcome you to…

Forensic Bill re-introduced with expanded scope

Parliament has received a fresh and expanded version of the forensic science legislation now titled the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Bill, 2025.The Bill tabled for First Reading on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 by the State Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi replaces the…

Jinja Hospital officials grilled over Shs1.2 billion payment of water bill

Officials from Jinja Regional Referral Hospital have been tasked to explain circumstances under which they paid Shs1.2 billion to clear water arrears despite being allocated only Shs68 million.The hospital officials led by the Director, Dr. Alfred Yayi appeared before the Public Accounts Committee…

High-level Chinese delegation in historic visit to Parliament

Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has praised China’s growing partnership with Uganda, hailing it as historic and transformative.Parliament on Tuesday 08, July 2025 welcomed the high-level Chinese delegation led by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, the Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s…

Parliaments Take Centre Stage in Africa’s Peace and Security Agenda

As Africa contends with escalating insecurity, unconstitutional transitions, and protracted conflicts, parliamentary leaders are increasingly stepping into central roles in peace building and conflict resolution across the continent.The upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Conference of…

Stakeholders urge prioritisation of women in land governance

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has called on national actors in the land sector to actively implement the provisions of existing policies, especially the National Land Policy of 2013, to promote equitable land ownership and management.According to the premier, government has invested in land…

Supplementary can resolve teacher pay disparity – Ssenyonyi

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has advised government to table a supplementary request to Parliament to address the pay disparities between science and arts teachers.He offered the advice during plenary on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, wherein he warned that arts and humanities…

Museveni preaches benefits of East African Federation, criticises corrupt politicians

President Yoweri Museveni has emphasised the benefits of the East African Federation, saying that it will lead to economic prosperity and heightened security in the region.President Museveni, who was speaking after the budget presentation by the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, held in Kololo on…

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