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Tourism: House makes case for Shs4 billion to promote Uganda’s potential
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 Uganda’s tourism sector is one of the significant sectors with the potential to generate more revenue if adequately funded and marketed, lawmakers have re-echoed. The Members of Parliament (MPs) were... -
MPs decry deplorable state of Uganda’s Foreign Missions
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 Members of Parliament have decried the deplorable state of Uganda’s foreign missions which are characterised by dilapidated infrastructure and transport deficiencies. The MPs were debating the report... -
MPs unimpressed with slow Namboole stadium works
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 Members of Parliament have questioned the delayed completion of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The concerns were raised by the Chief Opposition Whip, Hon. John Nambeshe, during plenary on... -
Govt tables 23 more RAPEX Bills for First Reading
Posted: 10 Apr 2024 Parliament has received 23 more Bills that were introduced by the Executive as part of government efforts to repeal and amend provisions in the law to enforce the Rationalisation of Government... -
Parliament passes motion on retirement benefits for Auditor General
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Parliament has adopted the proposal to determine the retirement benefits of Uganda's Auditor General, ensuring equitable provisions for the nation's public servants. The motion, brought forward by... -
Lawmakers question Income Tax exemption for Bujagali Power
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Lawmakers have questioned a proposal by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) to give Bujagali Hydro Power Project a one-year income tax exemption up to 30 June 2025.... -
House committee punches holes into trade ministry report
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Members of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government have punched holes into a report from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Chaired by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the... -
Speaker directs Ministers to resolve city traders’ woes
Posted: 09 Apr 2024 Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has directed the Minister of Trade, Tourism and Industry, and that of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to resolve the woes of Kampala City Traders and... -
MPs incensed over failure to reopen Kilembe Mines Hospital
Posted: 08 Apr 2024 The prolonged reopening of Kilembe Mines Hospital in Kasese District which was washed away by floods, is taking a toll on the residents and has attracted the attention of Parliament. In February 2023... -
Mubende Hospital management on the spot over CT Scan fees
Posted: 05 Apr 2024 The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has questioned Mubende Regional Referral Hospital management for charging patients Shs150,000 for use of a CT Scan machine.. The members of...