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Shs1.2 trillion approved to facilitate merged agencies

Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of overShs1.2 trillion to facilitate the transfer of funds from rationalised government agencies to the receiving institutions.  The supplementary expenditure schedule No.2 for the financial year 2024/2025 was presented by the Minister of State for…

Court ruling wasn’t a release order - Mao

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Nobert Mao says the public should not be misled that the recent Supreme Court ruling was an order for release of civilians being tried under the General Court Martial.“The Supreme Court did not issue a release order; they said bring the…

EC may consider extending voter register exercise

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Nobert Mao has revealed that the Electoral Commission may review the deadline for update of the National Voters’ Register  from 10 February 2025 if the exercise is not completed.“In my conversation with the EC Chairman, I raised the question…

Pastor Ssempa pushes for polygamy in Marriage Bill

Controversial pastor, Martin Ssempa has asked Parliament to legalise polygamy for Christians, criminalise adultery and set a minimum number of times for couples to honour their conjugal obligations.Pastor Ssempa, the leader of Makerere Community Church said whereas the current laws on marriage…

Road construction loan caters for Project Affected Persons in Teso

The upgrade of Kumi-Ngora-Serere-Kagwara road will not be hindered by the Project Affected Persons (PAPs), given that the loan to finance the road works includes compensation.The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi told the…

Gov’t proposes law on use of clean energy

Government has intensified efforts to promote clean energy use and efficiency with the introduction of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024.The bill tabled before Parliament by State Minister for Energy, Hon. Sidronius Opolot on Tuesday, 04 February 2024, seeks to regulate energy…

Committee lays bare tough rules on MPs' dress code, reports

The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline has made strict proposals for the dress code of Members of Parliament (MPs).Presented by the chairperson, Hon. Abdu Katuntu, during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, the report also came tough on the dress code for UPDF…

MPs propose to reallocate RAPEX monies to ministries

Parliament has passed a motion that if approved, will see funds reallocated to ministries from agencies affected by the Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) in a bid to ensure continuity of service.The motion was presented by Hon. Henry Musasizi, the Minister of…

US$275M sought to capatalise Uganda Development Bank

The country’s national development finance institution is lined up to receive US$275 million to accelerate socio-economic development in the country.The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, tabled a request for government to borrow…

Parliament mourns Aga Khan

Members of Parliament have honoured His Highness, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community died in Lisbon, Portugal on 04 February 2025, aged 88.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, made remarks in his communication during the…

Women activists dismiss polygamy in Marriage Bill

Women rights activists have asked Parliament to discourage polygamy while processing the Marriage Bill, 2024, saying it cannot be projected as the standard of Uganda’s society.The activists say the proposal within the Bill to classify polygamy under civil marriages, is a way of perpetuating…

Too Early to Count Savings from Agency Mergers – Minister Musasizi

Government is yet to confirm the savings that have accrued from the rationalisation of agencies, a minister has told Parliament.The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, told Members of Parliament during a Budget Committee sitting…

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