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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... -
Speaker to MPs: Monitor Shs93 billion release for district roads
Posted: 24 Apr 2024 Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for... -
Parliament commits Shs1 billion for cancer centre as Speaker Among launches Rotary Cancer Run 2024
Posted: 24 Apr 2024 Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. The commitment was made by the Speaker... -
Move to mainstream UNRA to Works Ministry fails
Posted: 24 Apr 2024 Parliament has rejected a move to have the Uganda National Road Fund (UNRA) mainstreamed back to the Ministry of Works and Transport. This followed a vote by the legislators against a bill, the...