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Legislators seek dilaogue over Karamoja Varsity certification

Members of Parliament on the Committee of Education and Sports have pledged to push for the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU), despite setbacks flagged by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).The committee learnt from NCHE Executive Director, Prof. Mary…

NCDC seeks Shs17 Billion for curriculum review, teacher training

The National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) is seeking Shs17 billion for a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum and the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three.According to the NCDC Director, Dr Bernadette Nambi, who appeared…

Uganda lacking secure forensic psychiatry ward - Butabika Director

The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku, has revealed that the country does not have a secure forensic psychiatry ward.Appearing before the Committee on Health on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, Nakku called for urgent recruitment of forensic psychiatrists to handle…

Opposition calls for reforms amid rising debt burden

In its alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the Opposition has warned that Uganda’s rising debt burden, shifting fiscal targets and controversial tax proposals risk undermining livelihoods, weakening institutions and choking service delivery.Presenting the proposals at Parliament on…

Stalled repairs to X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals irk MPs

Legislators are furious that the refurbishment of X-ray rooms in 20 hospitals is has stalled because of non-compliance to procurement guidelines by the health ministry.The revelation came to light in a report from the Auditor General showing that the non-compliance with Section 60(6) of the Public…

MPs side with UNBS to Retain Non-Tax Revenue

Members of Parliament have urged government to allow the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to utilise its Non-Tax Revenue collections, to enhance enforcement of product standards, warning that limited funding is undermining its mandate.The legislators on the Committee of Tourism, Trade and…

Pay rise for army privates gets the greenlight

The salary of privates in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces could jump from Shs 650,000 to Shs 816,280 if a resolution reached between the defence ministry and Parliament holds.The proposed salary increment was agreed to by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs officials and Members of the…

Govt tables tax Bills for FY2026/27

Government has tabled new tax Bills, with a 30 per cent environmental levy on imported secondhand clothes.The Bills were tabled by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi during plenary on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 chaired by Speaker…

KCCA directed to implement axle load controls on city roads

Lawmakers have directed the Kampala Capital City Authority, (KCCA) to implement axle load control measures on city roads to have them last longer.The directive was made on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 during a meeting of the Committee of Presidential Affairs with officials from the KCCA.The meeting saw…

Parliament suspends new guidelines on Shs1 billion District Road Fund

Parliament has suspended new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport on the absorption of the Shs1billion district road maintenance fund.This followed concerns by Hon. Patrick Nsamba Oshabe (NUP, Kassanda County North) who said that, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Waiswa…

'Expand mental health unit at Entebbe Hospital'

The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has tasked Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital to strengthen its mental health services as part of efforts to reduce congestion at Butabika National Referral Hospital.The directive follows concerns raised by legislators over the increasing number of…

Safeguard legacy of Oulanyah family - Tayebwa

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the people of Omoro District to safeguard the political legacy of the Oulanyah family by rallying behind Hon. Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, the Omoro County Member of Parliament.He emphasised that protecting and supporting him as their Member of Parliament would be…

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