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‘Dialogue key in tackling human rights violations’
Posted: 22 Aug 2022 The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao intends to use dialogue as a strategy to tackle human rights violations. Mao made this commitment while responding to the report... -
‘Corruption, connivance caused Isimba plant shutdown’
Posted: 18 Aug 2022 Lawmakers have said that corruption and connivance are to blame for the shutdown of Isimba hydropower plant. The Members of Parliament were responding to the statement by the Minister of Energy and... -
Increase funding to Physical Planning Board – Tayebwa
Posted: 18 Aug 2022 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has called on the Ministry of Finance to increase funding to the National Physical Planning Board for it to effectively execute their mandate. While... -
Uganda Airlines CEO fails to present academic papers
Posted: 18 Aug 2022 The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise (COSASE) has embarked on a process of evaluating the curriculum vitae and qualifications of Uganda Airlines' top management.... -
Increase funding to local governments for road maintenance- MPs
Posted: 18 Aug 2022 Members of Parliament have expressed discontent over the prolonged delay by government to release money to the Road Fund for maintenance of roads. MPs were dismayed that even when funds are released... -
MPs approve Shs266 billion loan for heart institute
Posted: 17 Aug 2022 Parliament has approved a US$70 million loan for the construction of a state of the art facility to house the Uganda Heart institute. A loan request brought by government to collectively borrow US$70... -
Deputy Speaker seeks explanation on Isimba dam shutdown
Posted: 17 Aug 2022 The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development to provide a comprehensive statement on the shutdown of Isimba Hydropower Power Plant. While chairing... -
MPs Kwizera, Orone take oath after by-elections
Posted: 17 Aug 2022 Members-Elect of Parliament, Eddie Kwizera and Derrick Orone, who both emerged victorious in by-elections on 11 August 2022 have been sworn in. The two took their oaths of allegiance and of Member of... -
I am qualified to run Uganda Airlines-CEO Bamuturaki
Posted: 17 Aug 2022 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions... -
‘Enforce intentional measures to ensure road safety’
Posted: 17 Aug 2022 Legislators want deliberate action by the Ministry of Works and Transport to improve road designs across the country in a bid to curb road carnage and improve road safety. The Members of Parliament...