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Smiles as gov’t okays compensating victims of wildlife conflict
Posted: 24 Aug 2022 The Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, has confirmed that the Wildlife Fund will be operationalised by 01 October 2022 to commence compensation of victims of human-... -
Coffee farmers run to Parliament over seedlings fiasco
Posted: 24 Aug 2022 Coffee farmers want Parliament to direct the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to allow coffee nursery farmers to supply seedlings to farmers and payments be made later. This was... -
Implement business plan to save Uganda Airlines - Ex CEO Muleya
Posted: 24 Aug 2022 Cornwell Muleya, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, has said laid bare that the national carrier is failing to break even because of failure to implement the business plan.... -
Gender and culture ministry wants input in Museums Bill
Posted: 24 Aug 2022 The State Minister for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has appealed to MPs to involve her ministry in making of the Museums and Monuments Bill, 2022. Mutuuzo made the appeal at a meeting with... -
House grants MP Bwanika leave to introduce Contract Farming Bill
Posted: 24 Aug 2022 Parliament has granted Dr Abed Bwanika, the MP Kimaanya-Kabonera Division leave of the House to introduce the Contract Farming Bill that seeks to regulate contract and block farming in the country.... -
Deputy Speaker counsels MPs on public statements
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has cautioned legislators against discussing information being disclosed or unearthed during committee investigations before the final report is... -
Cap external borrowing, advises Committee on National Economy
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 Parliament’s Committee on National Economy proposed in a report to cap the minimum amount for external borrowing to above US$20 million to minimise costs related to contracting loans and maximising... -
MPs want head teachers punished over increased school fees
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 Legislators want head teachers of government-aided schools who increase fees without permission from the Ministry of Education and Sports reprimanded. The MPs on the Committee of Education and... -
COSASE rejects Uganda Airlines plea to bar media from meetings
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has rejected a request by Uganda Airlines to bar the media from covering its proceedings. The... -
Alcohol poison incident triggers pledge on Consumer Protection Bill
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives will introduce the Consumer Protection Bill on the Floor of Parliament in a bid to protect Ugandans against substandard products on the market. The...