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Parliament pays tribute to late tycoon BMK
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 A motion for a resolution of Parliament to pay tribute to deceased city businessman Late Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige, also known by his initials BMK, has unanimously passed. Parliament also resolved to... -
Substance abuse biggest contributor to mental illness
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Legislators on the Committee on Health have learned that alcohol and drug abuse are the biggest contributors to the spike in mental illness across the country. The Executive Director of Butabika... -
Speaker Oulanyah meets EU diplomats over relations
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has apprised European Union (EU) Ambassadors to Uganda of his vision for Parliament, which he said will move from rhetoric to responding in measurable and... -
Opposition leader accounts for first 100 days in office
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Hon Mathias Mpuuga, has said the Opposition has made formidable strides within the last 100 days. The LOP cited the launch of the Opposition... -
Rotary praised for humanitarian work in Uganda
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Parliament has commended Rotary International for the humanitarian support it offers in Uganda. The motion moved by the Government Chief Whip, Hon Thomas Tayebwa noted the international body’s... -
”Resolve Gulu medical students’ impasse”
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Parliament has tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports to study and quickly resolve the impasse which saw the closure of the Gulu School of Health Sciences. Speaker Jacob Oulanyah asked State... -
Committee to probe allocation of forest reserve land to Gulu University
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 The Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah has directed the Parliamentary Committee on Education to investigate the circumstances under which Gulu University has not been offered part of a forest reserve for... -
Kampala yet to recognise new Afghan government – Minister Oryem
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Uganda is still holding it’s recognition of the Taliban government, with Minister of State for International Affairs, Hon Henry Okello Oryem saying no formation of a new government has been brought... -
Faith based medical facilities seek funding
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 Representatives from faith based medical bureaus are seeking Parliament’s support to secure more funding from the central government. While meeting the legislators on the Committee of Health, the... -
MPs, Attorney General to ascertain claimants for livestock compensation
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among has flagged off legislators from of Teso, Acholi and Lango to follow up on the reconciliation and verification exercise for livestock compensation. The Deputy Speaker...