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Central Bank posts Shs2 trillion loss over 15 years
Posted: 20 Feb 2020 The Central Bank has reported up to Shs2 trillion in losses for the past 15 years, Finance State Minister (Planning), Hon. David Bahati has said. In a response to a Question for Oral Answer posed by... -
MPs query Masindi dam feasibility project
Posted: 19 Feb 2020 Members of Parliament on the Committee on Natural Resources have expressed concern over a feasibility study on the Uhuru Falls in Masindi district, to establish its suitability for the construction... -
Speaker cautions public as strangers attempt to disrupt House
Posted: 19 Feb 2020 Following the breach of the rules by two strangers in the visitors’ gallery, the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has issued a stern warning against disrupting the important business of... -
Contractor blamed for Isimba bridge delays
Posted: 19 Feb 2020 The delay in construction of the bridge connecting Kayunga to Kamuli district has been caused by the contractor, China International Water and Electric Corporation. This was revealed by the Solicitor... -
Turkish investors target health sector
Posted: 19 Feb 2020 Turkish investors have sought support from the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to enable them invest in digitalization of the healthcare system. The investors under their umbrella body, Beyel... -
Combat locust invasion in Teso - Abala
Posted: 18 Feb 2020 Ngora County MP, Hon David Abala has appealed for intervention in combating the invasion of locusts in Teso and other parts of Northern Uganda. Swarms of locusts entered Uganda in Amudat district... -
Education Ministry seeks time on curriculum report
Posted: 18 Feb 2020 Members of Parliament were left disappointed when the Ministry of Education sought for more time to present a statement on the new lower secondary school curriculum. The Ministry was due to present a... -
Horticulture farmers, exporters call for Parliament intervention
Posted: 18 Feb 2020 Farmers and exporters of fruits and vegetables want the Ministries of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and that of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to weigh in on the officials frustrating... -
‘AIDS Commission still underfunded’
Posted: 18 Feb 2020 The Director General of the Uganda AIDS Commission, Dr Nelson Musoba has revealed that the organisation is underfunded as they continue with the fight against the HIV/AIDS. Appearing before the... -
Parliament honours shs100M pledge to Ghetto Kids
Posted: 18 Feb 2020 Members of Parliament have honoured their shs100 million pledge to rescue the Uganda dance group, the Triplets Ghetto Kids from being evicted from a home which they had failed to fully pay up for. ...