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…

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MPs 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…

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Examination 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…

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Certification 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…

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Artistes 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…

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Gov’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…

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Speaker 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…

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Motorcross 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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