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MPs decline DPP requests citing political interference

Legislators on the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs have rejected a proposal from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP)  to avail funds for the Inspections and Quality Assurance Department citing political interference and poor performance.The legislators were interfacing with…

Legislators press UVRI on research impact and funding

The Committee on Health is concerned about research dissemination, funding sustainability, and commercialisation strategies at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).In meeting held on Monday, 31 March 2025 on the ministerial policy statement and budget estimates for financial year 2025/2026,…

Be aware of the dangers of AI - Tayebwa tells students

The Deputy Speaker,Thomas Tayebwa has urged students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in inventing projects and programmes to focus its usage on academics saying its dangers are imminent. Tayebwa made this call while opening the 15th Higher Education Institutions Exhibition on AI at Mbarara…

Finance Tables Shs40.7 Trillion budget for FY 2025/26

Government has presented a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, outlining significant investments across key sectors to drive economic growth and development.This is contained in the Appropriation Bill, 2025 tabled for its first reading by the Minister of State for Finance (…

Govt seeks tax exemptions to Bujagali, local start ups

Government has proposed yet another tax exemption to Bujagali Hydropower Project that will see the power producer relieved of the burden up to 30 June 2032.  The proposal is contained in the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that was tabled for its first reading by the Minister of State, Finance,…

Govt revises UMEME buyout to US$118 million

Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over US$118 million.This was contained in the Special Audit Report for the end of lease and assignment between UMEME Limited and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (…

Govt Tables Shs4.8 Trillion Supplementary Appropriation Bill

Government has tabled before Parliament the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025, aimed at allocating up to Shs4.8 trillion to critical priorities including defence, security and infrastructure.The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi…

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for More Funds for Child Disability Benefit

Uganda is set to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit to support families raising children with disabilities.This was the focus of the National Child Benefit High-Level Dialogue Meeting organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with UNICEF and held…

Speaker swears in MP Nalukoola

The new Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Erias Nalukoola, has today taken oath before Speaker Anita Among.Hon. Nalukoola, who belongs to the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) replaces Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, who died in January this year. Ssegirinya also belonged to NUP.Nalukoola…

MPs push for continuous medical training to curb antibiotic misuse

Legislators on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have urged medical institutions to regularise Continuous Medical Education (CME) programmes to eliminate irrational use of antibiotic medicines.During a working visit to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital to assess its response to…

Police to recruit 10,000 constables ahead of general elections

As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs).Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and the Under Secretary, of…

MPs call for stringent enforcement of laws on drug dispensation

Members of Parliament on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have called on the Government to double their efforts in enforcing policies and laws that tackle drug dispensation to patients.MPs who were attending a workshop on antimicrobial resistance held at Parliament on Friday, 21…

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