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Gov’t to borrow Shs83 billion for Karamoja mineral exploration
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Parliament has approved a request by government to borrow Euros 20.6 million (equivalent to Shs83.6 billion) for the implementation of the airborne geophysical survey and geological mapping of... -
Uganda in Shs4.4 trillion trade deficit as 2020/2021 budget takes shape
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Government has listed priority areas to energise the economy in financial year 2020/2021 against the backdrop of widening trade deficits and local revenue gaps. In its report on the Budget Framework... -
Parliament approves loan to extend power to industrial parks
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Parliament has approved a request by government to borrow up to Euro162 million from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to finance supply of power to industrial parks. The loan was... -
MPs call for increased security in Karamoja
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Parliament renews calls for Government to restore peace, security and stability in the Karamoja sub-region. Dodoth East County MP, Hon. Samson Lokeris who moved the motion said that there is limited... -
Power bosses summoned over Isimba Dam monies
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Parliament’s inquiry into the alleged mismanagement of close to Shs50 million meant for works on the Isimba dam and adjacent bridge hit a snag on Wednesday, 29 January 2020 when invited officials... -
MPs demand action against errant security officers
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Parliament has tasked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to present a statement on the progress of investigations on security of Members pf Parliament. The Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah told the House... -
New traffic law allows accident victims medicare before payment
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Victims of road accidents will now have access to medical treatment at any health facility without making prior payments, in a bid MPs say is intended to save lives. If assented to by the President,... -
Uganda, China travels to be minimized
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 Uganda and China have issued guidelines to minimize travels to and from China as a means of preventing the spread of the coronavirus. The coronavirus has reportedly killed 106 people in China and... -
Involve women in conflict resolution – Kadaga
Posted: 30 Jan 2020 With the acknowledgment of the key role women play in averting conflicts in their societies, the Speaker of the Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has called for the inclusion of women in active conflict... -
Cabinet sets up committee on UPDF Fisheries Unit
Posted: 29 Jan 2020 Cabinet has considered a Parliamentary resolution to suspend army operations on major water bodies and established a committee to investigate complaints of brutality by the forces. The Cabinet...