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Rotary praised for humanitarian work in Uganda
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Parliament has commended Rotary International for the humanitarian support it offers in Uganda. The motion moved by the Government Chief Whip, Hon Thomas Tayebwa noted the international body’s... -
”Resolve Gulu medical students’ impasse”
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Parliament has tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports to study and quickly resolve the impasse which saw the closure of the Gulu School of Health Sciences. Speaker Jacob Oulanyah asked State... -
Committee to probe allocation of forest reserve land to Gulu University
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 The Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah has directed the Parliamentary Committee on Education to investigate the circumstances under which Gulu University has not been offered part of a forest reserve for... -
Kampala yet to recognise new Afghan government – Minister Oryem
Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Uganda is still holding it’s recognition of the Taliban government, with Minister of State for International Affairs, Hon Henry Okello Oryem saying no formation of a new government has been brought... -
Faith based medical facilities seek funding
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 Representatives from faith based medical bureaus are seeking Parliament’s support to secure more funding from the central government. While meeting the legislators on the Committee of Health, the... -
MPs, Attorney General to ascertain claimants for livestock compensation
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among has flagged off legislators from of Teso, Acholi and Lango to follow up on the reconciliation and verification exercise for livestock compensation. The Deputy Speaker... -
Oulanyah, FAO Country Representative root for commercial agroforestry
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has today, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 met the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Uganda Country Representative, Mr Antonio Querido, with agricultural... -
IMF chiefs brief LOP on loans to Uganda
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 The Leader of the opposition in Parliament, Hon Mathias Mpuuga has held discussions with the country representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Izabela Karpowicz, and the donor agency’s... -
Parliament, UNICEF commit to protecting children
Posted: 13 Sep 2021 The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has appreciated the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for its continuous support and willingness to partner with Parliament through the Parliamentary... -
Among, MPs raise Shs300 million for Fort Portal church repair
Posted: 13 Sep 2021 The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among has launched a Shs2 billion fundraising drive for the re-roofing of Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal, with a call on well-wishers to join in the repair of the 60 year...