President Ruto calls for full utilisation of EAC potential
MOMBASA, KENYA: President William Ruto has called on leaders in the East African Community (EAC) to align efforts towards realising the full potential of the community.
Kenya's President Ruto said this can be done through swift and decisive…
readMPs moot proposals to relocate Gov’t functions in decongestion plan
Members of Parliament have called for fundamental measures to tackle congestion in the capital city, including relocating key government functions to other districts such as Nakasongola.
These proposals were discussed during a stakeholders…
readExamination Boards Dissolved in TVET Restructure
Parliament has passed the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bill, 2024, which introduces significant reforms to Uganda’s vocational education sector.
Among the most important provisions is the merger of key regulatory…
readCertification delays at standards body stifling businesses - MPs
Parliament has unanimously called for increased funding to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) following reports of delays in certification and laxity on enforcement of standards.
Legislators complained that UNBS now takes almost…
readArtistes petition Speaker over National Theatre
The leadership of the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) has petitioned Speaker Anita Among over the deteriorating state of Uganda’s National Theatre.
The members of the Board of Trustees led by their Chairperson, Prof. Okaka Opio…
readGov’t investigating breach of BOU account
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has told Parliament that investigations are underway following the alleged hacking of Bank of Uganda (BOU) systems leading to loss of…
readSpeaker wants new Red Cross law fast-tracked
Speaker Anita Among has asked the leadership of the Red Cross Society to liaise with the Offices of the Attorney General and Prime Minister to introduce amendments to the Red Cross Act.
The current law enacted in 1964, said Secretary…
readMotorcross team applauded
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has applauded Uganda’s motocross team for excelling in the recently concluded 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of Nations Championship held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Uganda’s team, comprising 32 participants…
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