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House approves Shs26 bn for extension of internet to schools, hospitals
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 Parliament has adopted a recommendation that Shs26.781 billion be provided to the National Information Technology Uganda (NITA-U) to extend ICT services to extra 700 sites which include schools,... -
Parliament Delays Allocation of Shs200 bn for UNRA Staff
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 Parliament has rejected and re-allocated Shs200 billion budgeted to compensate Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) staff that will be affected by the ongoing rationalisation. The funds have now... -
MPs reiterate call to recruit more health workers
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 The Health Committee has reiterated the call to recruit health workers at all levels of health facilities saying that whereas government has invested in hardware components within the healthcare... -
Mindset change takes least share of FY 2024/2025 Gender Budget
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 The Community Mobilisation and Mindset Change Programme has been allocated the least share of the budget in the Ministry of Gender for the Financial Year 2024/2025 to the dismay of Members of... -
MPs welcome move to improve access to clean water
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 Improving access to clean water for rural communities dominated debate on the Ministerial Policy Statement and budget estimates of the report of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. ... -
Parliament Approves Salary Enhancement for UPDF officers
Posted: 12 Apr 2024 In a significant move aimed at boosting the welfare of Uganda Peoples' Defence Force (UPDF) officers, Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of their salaries. This decision... -
Legislators rally behind agriculture ministry despite budget cuts
Posted: 11 Apr 2024 The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked the Budget Committee to give special importance to the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the country. Among’s appeal for allocation of... -
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...