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MPs demand statement on Karuma Bridge
Posted: 06 May 2024 Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. The bridge over River Nile, which... -
Parliament approves establishment of National Institute for Teacher Education
Posted: 03 May 2024 Parliament has approved a motion to establish the National Institute for Teacher Education, marking a crucial step towards enhancing teacher training programmes in Uganda. The Minister of State for... -
Pharmaceutical company boosted as supplementary budget is approved
Posted: 01 May 2024 Parliament has approved a supplementary expenditure budget worth Shs1.106 trillion for settling the offtake arrangement between government and DEI Pharmaceuticals, wage and pension and gratuity... -
House approves Shs450 billion loan for Kitgum-Kidepo Road Upgrade
Posted: 30 Apr 2024 Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project. The 115 km... -
Tayebwa appreciates Rotary
Posted: 26 Apr 2024 The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has appreciated Rotary for applying their time appropriately to inspire people and intervening to help the most vulnerable people. Speaking at the opening of the... -
Speaker Among Praises Late Kagezi as Beacon of Justice
Posted: 26 Apr 2024 Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has praised former state prosecutor, Joan Kagezi as a beacon of justice, a guardian of rule of law and a fearless warrior who diligently handled very serious cases... -
Works Ministry to focus on Road Maintenance
Posted: 25 Apr 2024 In a significant shift in infrastructure strategy, the government will now have renewed focus on the maintenance of existing roads over construction of new ones. This decision comes amidst reduced... -
Give us list, qualifications of RDCs – Speaker Among
Posted: 25 Apr 2024 Speaker Anita Among has directed the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, to present a list of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies and assistants to Parliament for... -
Review Universities Accreditation policies- Tayebwa
Posted: 25 Apr 2024 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has asked the Ministry of Education and Sports to review policies relating to accreditation of universities as a way of guarding quality higher... -
Relocation of Luzira Prisons Sparks Debate among MPs
Posted: 24 Apr 2024 A formal motion will be introduced in Parliament to determine the relocation of Luzira Prisons to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel. On Wednesday, 24 April 2024, the Minister of...