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‘Increase funds for prosecution of GBV cases’

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated.According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction…

Call for better pay and staffing in health sector takes centre stage again

Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda.Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding that the country is losing…

Increase advocacy against corruption, MPs tell Civil Society

Legislators on the Committee of Trade and Tourism have disagreed with a recommendation by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to increase the Tourism Development Programme budget to at least Shs1 trillion per year for the next five years.Members of Parliament (MPs), Hon. James Olobo (NRM, Kioga…

Upgrade Mbarara Hospital to national referral status - MPs

The Committee on Health has renewed calls for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to be elevated to a National Referral Hospital, in a bid to reduce the pressure on Mulago Hospital.Members of Parliament on the committee made the calls while receiving budget framework papers of regional referral…

Hon. Ssegirinya’s death re-awakens call for respect of rule of law

The demise of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing.Ssegirinya died on Thursday, 09 January 2025 in Lubaga hospital after battling a long illness.…

Parliament approves loans for infrastructure development

Parliament has approved government requests to borrow US$15.22 million and US$73.15 million from the African Development Bank Group for the construction of Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road.The approval followed a motion presented by the Minister of State for Finance,…

Central Bank audit report sent to CID for further investigations

The Auditor General’s forensic audit report on the alleged loss of Shs60 billion from Bank of Uganda (BoU) has been forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) for further investigations.Speaker Anita Among sent the report to the CID after it was laid before Parliament by the…

Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses

Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University.This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year…

Budget shortfalls could derail NDP IV goals - CSBAG

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has expressed concerns about the government's ability to deliver on the ambitious targets outlined in Uganda’s fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV).The Executive Director of CSBAG, Julius Mukunda who appeared before the Budget Committee chaired…

‘Re-think priorities in National Development Plan’

The National Planning Authority (NPA) has been urged to reassess its priorities in the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP) IV to address concerns from various constituencies.This call was made by Members of Parliament as they met officials from NPA  led by the Executive Director, Dr Joseph…

MPs call for increased vocational training in prisons

The Committee on Education and Sports has tasked the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) to extend technical and vocational training services to prisons.Members of Parliament expressed concern that UBTEB is yet to rollout a vocational training and skilling packages to refugee…

Gov’t urged to crack down illegal online money lenders

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has one month to respond to the citizens’ outcry over the online money lenders said to be harassing people including top government officials.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, who is also a victim of harassment wants government to crack a…

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