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Local governments urged to turn to President over financing
Posted: 17 Feb 2022 The Committee on Public Service and Local Government appalled by the consistent plea for Parliament’s intervention in their financing woes, have advised the local governments to seek audience with... -
Uganda Railways Corporation owes NSSF Shs2.8 billion
Posted: 17 Feb 2022 Members of Parliament are concerned how Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) accumulated a debt of over Shs2.8billion in unpaid remittances to National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The MPs sitting on... -
President to launch Parish Development Model next week
Posted: 17 Feb 2022 President Yoweri Museveni will launch the Parish Development Model (PDM) on 26 February 2022 in the eastern district of Kibuku. The launch of Shs 490 billion PDM meant to eradicate poverty through... -
Minister denies conflict of interest in Terego and Madi-Okollo border dispute
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 The State Minister for Urban Development, Hon Mario Obiga Kania, has rejected allegations that he is conflicted in the reaffirmation of boundaries between Terego and Madi-Okollo districts. Obiga... -
MPs to have a say in education reforms
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 Members of Parliament have been asked to provide their views and proposals on the education reforms in Uganda. The Education Policy Review Commission last month started collecting views in regards to... -
Former MP Arinda praised for dedicated service
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 Lawmakers have paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, the late Gordon Arinda lauding him for his active and diligent service to the nation. Prime Minister, Rt... -
Heavy penalties in proposed cyber law
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Hon Muhammad Nsereko (has been granted leave by Parliament to introduce a law on cyber-harassment which prescribes hefty fines, lengthy jail terms, a ban from... -
Commissioner Zaake to appear before Rules Committee over alleged misconduct
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 The Parliamentary Backbench Commissioner, Hon Francis Zaake has been sent to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline for alleged misconduct and misbehavior. During plenary sitting on... -
Mpuuga launches programme to improve MPs’ performance
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 At the conclusion of a three-day retreat for Opposition lawmakers, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon Mathias Mpuuga unveiled a new approach intended to improve the MPs’ performance in... -
‘Physical Planners’ bill lacking’
Posted: 14 Feb 2022 Members of Parliament are disappointed with the lack of completeness in the Physical Planners’ Bill which was introduced to Parliament in 2021. The bills seeks to professionalise physical planning by...