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Debate on Lake Bunyonyi pollution deferred

Speaker Anita Among has deferred the debate over Lake Bunyonyi pollution to Thursday, 18 September 2025, to incorporate broader parliamentary perspectives.The presiding officer's guidance follows protest from Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe, the Chief Opposition Whip, in response to the statement…

US$99.6 million livestock loan to benefit 55 districts

Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts.The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and…

Local govt leaders' pay rise kicks in next financial year

Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni.The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on…

Speaker Among Fronts Inclusivity in Global Governance

Speaker Anita Among has urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance.Among, who was delivering President Yoweri Museveni's message at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Annual Session of AALCO held…

Mortgage refinancing Bill raises paid-up capital to Shs35 bn

Mortgage refinancing institutions will now be required to have minimum paid-up capital of Shs35 billion.This is contained in the Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Bill, 2025 that was passed during plenary sitting on Thursday, 04 September 2025.Presenting the report of the Committee on Finance,…

Real estate sector leaps forward with passing of Valuation Bill

Parliament has passed the Valuation Bill, 2024, following the adoption of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure’s report, which introduced sweeping reforms aimed at closing loopholes and professionalising Uganda’s valuation sector.According to the committee, the country’s valuation system which…

Minister presents National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill

The National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, has been presented for First Reading by the Minister of State for Health (General Duties), Hon. Anifa Kawooya.The Bill purposes to transform Uganda’s drug and health product regulation by setting up a robust authority to oversee medicines…

MPs stamp tougher penalties in new building Bill

Parliament has amended the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Cap. 136, making provisions for stiffer penalties for illegal construction and reforms to streamline building approval processes.The Bill was passed during the plenary sitting of Tuesday, 03 September 2025 chaired by Speaker Anita…

Health, agriculture to get boost from US$ 399m loans

Health, agriculture and infrastructure projects are lined up for a much-needed financial injection following the tabling of loan requests totalling about US$ 399 million.The proposals were presented to Parliament on Wednesday, 03 September 2025, by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and…

Local governments petition Parliament over service delivery

The Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) and Urban Authorities’ Association of Uganda (UAAU) have petitioned Parliament, sounding the alarm on crumbling service delivery in local governments.The two umbrella associations are demanding swift and targeted reforms to restore efficiency, boost…

URA’s purge on middlemen at customs points drives up collections

The taxman has in recent months been smiling all the way to bank after surpassing the monthly collection targets on the backdrop of a crackdown on middlemen in customs operations, the Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Johnson Musinguzi, has revealed.Musinguzi said the middlemen…

Legislators demand remedial action over heavy rains

Members of Parliament have voiced their concerns to the government, calling for remedial action over the ravaging floods arising from heavy rains experienced in different parts of the country.Leading the crusade, Speaker Anita Among, while chairing plenary on Wednesday, 03 September 2025, said…

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