MPs induction starts with call for accountability
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has challenged Members of the 12th Parliament to uphold integrity, accountability and evidence-based legislation as they begin their legislative journey.
He said the quality of Parliament's…
Speaker Oboth roots for coffee, cocoa to fight poverty in Bukedi
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged communities in the Bukedi sub-region to seize the economic potential of coffee and cocoa production to break the cycle of household poverty.
Speaking at the official launch of the…
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MPs tipped on political cohesion, building national welfare
Members of Parliament have been urged to legislate beyond party lines on behalf of the electorate, with a focus on the factors that unite the country.
Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, the Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, said the…
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Govt Targets 10.2% Growth as Musasizi Reads Shs84.4 Trillion Budget
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has unveiled a Shs84.4 trillion national budget framework for the 2026/2027 financial year, projecting strong economic growth of 10.2 percent as government leans on oil production, infrastructure development,…
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President looks to oil revenue for economic boom
President Yoweri Museveni has placed his hope in the anticipated oil revenue to boost the economy through building critical infrastructure.
In a speech to Parliament following the presentation of the National Budget to Parliament for…
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Parliament to support government's growth strategy
The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth has pledged Parliament’s commitment to supporting government programmes aimed at accelerating Uganda's economic transformation.
Oboth said that this is aimed at achieving the desired increase in Gross…
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President delivers State-of-the-Nation Address
President Yoweri Museveni today delivers the State-of-the-Nation Address to Parliament and the country.
This is the first State of the Nation Address in this term of the President and Parliament.
The State-of-the-Nation Address is…
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Parliament concludes vetting of ministers
Parliament has completed the vetting of Cabinet and state ministers who were recently appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni.
The two-day exercise was carried out by the Appointments Committee chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth.…
