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  • MP on the spot over purchase of Nsambya railway land

    Posted: 30 Nov 2021 Mbarara North Division MP, Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, has been given a week’s ultimatum by the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise to provide evidence of purchase of...

  • Govt should intervene in skyrocketing fuel prices - MPs

    Posted: 29 Nov 2021 Members of Parliament (MPs) have asked government to intervene in the skyrocketing fuel prices, saying businesses are starting to crumble due to the high transport costs. The MPs who addressed...

  • Leader of Opposition casts doubt on mining law amendment

    Posted: 29 Nov 2021 The Opposition in Parliament has raised a red flag on the proposed amendment of the Mining Act (2003) to give the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development sweeping powers over the country's natural...

  • Parliament directs energy drinks inquiry over caffeine

    Posted: 26 Nov 2021 The Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry has directed the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and National Drug Authority (NDA) to investigate all energy drinks and...

  • Minister Musenero faulted for usurping powers of PS

    Posted: 26 Nov 2021 The select committee on Science Technology and Innovation has faulted the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Minister Monica Musenero, for taking on the role of the Permanent...

  • Human Rights Commission advised on nuclear weapons treaty

    Posted: 26 Nov 2021 Legislators on the Committee of Foreign Affairs have tasked the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to engage more stakeholders on the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear...

  • Minister should account for COVID-19 vaccine funding - Former PS

    Posted: 26 Nov 2021 The former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation, Mr David Obong, wants the Minister to account for funds given to researchers before the Ministry can do its general...

  • MPs and Landlords disagree over currency

    Posted: 26 Nov 2021 Members of Parliament have disagreed with members of the Landlord and Developers Association over the currency of rent payment, with MPs standing their ground on the Uganda shilling.  The association...

  • Increase funding to political party forum - LOP

    Posted: 25 Nov 2021 The Opposition in Parliament has called for increased funding to the National Consultative Forum in a bid to empower it in fast-tracking its statutory mandate under the Political Parties...

  • Sports Minister seeks more funding for sports

    Posted: 25 Nov 2021 The Minister for State for Sports, Hon Hamson Obua, has called on legislators to support the sports sector with more funding.   Obua made the appeal while responding to Members concerns raised while...

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