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Parliament rejects NAADs, UCDA merger
Posted: 19 Apr 2024 Parliament has rejected a government proposal to merge the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), the Cotton Development Organization (CDO)... -
Tayebwa praises late Dr Aliker
Posted: 19 Apr 2024 The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has described the late Dr Martin Aliker as a mentor and friend who not only inspired him but also guided his work. Tayebwa, who was speaking during Dr Aliker’s... -
Speaker condoles with Kenya on CDF death as MPs rally against malaria
Posted: 19 Apr 2024 Parliament has paid tribute to the fallen Kenyan Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash on Thursday, 18 April 2024. Gen Ogolla and other officers died in... -
MPs reject move to rationalise National Forestry Authority
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 Parliament has rejected the government proposal to move the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to the Ministry of Water and Environment. Parliament presided over by Speaker, Anita Among, voted against... -
Chinese firm petitions Parliament over Kilembe Mines
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 Tibet Hima Mining Company Ltd, a private firm based in China, has petitioned Parliament to investigate the circumstances under which government terminated its contract to manage, rehabilitate and... -
City traders’ woes: URA to open downtown office
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will establish an office in down town Kampala, popularly referred to as Kikuubo, that is solely dedicated to providing Electronic Fiscal Receipt and Invoicing Services... -
Govt presents proposal to borrow US$117.6 million for Kitgum-Kidepo Road
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 Government has tabled a loan request of US$117.26 million (Shs446.7 billion) to be borrowed from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the construction of the Kitgum-Kidepo road. The Minister of State... -
Plant trees in memory of fallen Ex - NEMA Boss, Among urges public
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 Speaker Anita Among has paid homage to the fallen former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr Tom Okurut, who died after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum... -
MPs endorse quota system for student loan scheme
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 There is hope for learners in rural schools to benefit from the higher education students’ loan scheme after Parliament adopted a recommendation introducing the district quota system. The... -
Parliament Approves Rationalisation of govt agencies
Posted: 17 Apr 2024 Parliament has approved the rationalisation of several government agencies, aiming at enhancing efficiency and optimizing resources. In a plenary session chaired by Speaker Anita Among, on Wednesday...