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…

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…

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…

Speaker cautions accounting officers on public resources

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has called on accounting officers to ensure the prudent, efficient, and effective use of public resources in accordance the Public Finance Management Act, 2015.

Speaker Among was speaking in Kololo…

Govt Unveils Shs72.3 Trillion Budget to Drive Full Monetisation of Economy

The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has unveiled a Shs72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting its sights on transforming every corner of the country into a hub of commercial activity.

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President applauds Uganda’s economy

President Yoweri Museveni has said that Uganda’s economy is now more diversified and sophisticated, compared to 1986 where the country depended only on coffee, cotton, cooper, tobacco, tea and tourism.

“According to a study conducted by the…

President Launches NDP IV to Drive Uganda’s Economic Transformation

President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), a bold and strategic blueprint aimed at addressing Uganda’s most pressing development challenges and propelling the country toward socio-economic…

11th Parliament Begins Final Session with Spotlight on Legislative Legacy

The 11th Parliament on Thursday, 05 June, 2025 entered its final session, with Speaker Anita Among declaring the House a “people-centred legislature” that will leave an indelible mark on the country’s governance and development landscape.

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