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Uganda, China legislatures pledge continued cooperation
Posted: 24 Nov 2023 The Deputy Speaker of the Legislatures of Uganda and China have committed to continue cooperation in a bid to maintain strong relationship between the two countries. The commitment was reiterated... -
Include males in fight against gender based violence, MPs task Govt
Posted: 23 Nov 2023 Lawmakers have emphasized the need for an all-inclusive approach to curb Gender Based Violence (GBV), saying that current efforts are geared towards women, leaving men behind. The Members of... -
NAM, G77 summits to boost tourism
Posted: 23 Nov 2023 Uganda’s tourism sector will greatly benefit from the two upcoming international summits scheduled for January 2024, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has told Parliament. ... -
Legislators advocate for improved banking access for PDM funds
Posted: 23 Nov 2023 Members of Parliament have called for improved access to banking institutions to enable beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme, receive funds. The MPs, who were debating the... -
Govt moves to increase Supreme Court judges
Posted: 22 Nov 2023 Government has tabled the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking to increase the number of judges on both the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court is the highest Court of... -
MPs voice concerns over growing gridlock crisis in Kampala
Posted: 22 Nov 2023 Legislators have asked government to weigh in on the heavy road traffic experienced within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, which they say is affecting movement of goods and services. According Hon.... -
Finance Ministry requires Shs2 billion to establish Sugar Board
Posted: 22 Nov 2023 Government has failed to set up the Sugar Board to regulate the sugar industry due to unavailability of the required funds, the Minister of State Finance (Privatization and Investment), Evelyn Anite... -
Parliament hails Joyce Mpanga
Posted: 21 Nov 2023 Parliament has paid tribute to Joyce Rovincer Mpanga, a former Member of Parliament and Minister, for her commendable contribution towards women's emancipation and the education sector. Mpanga, 90,... -
‘Increase staffing at agriculture mechanisation centres’
Posted: 20 Nov 2023 Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has asked the government to increase funding for human resource development at regional agricultural mechanisation centres in the... -
MPs court Ugandans in Southern Africa on investments
Posted: 20 Nov 2023 PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA: Ugandans in the diaspora have been urged to invest more back home and also market the country’s vast investment opportunities and tourism potential. The call was made by the...