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Oulanyah asks Israel to lead the world in promoting peace
Posted: 07 Oct 2019 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has asked Israel to be at the forefront of promoting world peace. “Our dream is that Israel should provide leadership rooted in biblical and... -
Teachers’ Sacco to get shs7 billion
Posted: 04 Oct 2019 Walimu Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited will receive over shs7 billion in fulfilment of the presidential pledge of shs25 billon. The State Minister for Finance, Hon David Bahati said... -
Parliament directs Lands Ministry to present Tororo maps
Posted: 03 Oct 2019 Parliament has directed the Ministry of Lands to present findings from a study visit to London which was meant to acquire the colonial maps of Uganda clearly state the borders of Tororo District.... -
Medical interns not entitled to salary-Health Minister
Posted: 03 Oct 2019 The Minister for Health, Dr Ruth Aceng has said that medical interns are not entitled to a salary. Presenting a statement to Parliament on the actions taken on the prayers contained in the petition... -
Two new MPs take oath
Posted: 03 Oct 2019 The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has been buoyed by two additions to its numbers in Parliament, with Harriet Businge (NRM, Hoima) and Christine Nakwang (NRM, Kaabong) taking oath of... -
Parliament questions Police laboratory project
Posted: 03 Oct 2019 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the Attorney General to explain to Parliament whether the Uganda Police Force (UPF) has the locus standi to enter into an agreement with Tip Top... -
Parliament demands action on daring Kampala thieves
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 The steep rise in the number and audacity of daredevil Kampala city petty thieves has attracted the concern of MPs, who now demand urgent government action. MP Thomas Tayebwa (NRM, Ruhinda North... -
Iranian delegation lauds Uganda on terrorism fight
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 A three-man high level delegation from Iran has applauded Uganda for her fight against terrorism during a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, on Wednesday, 2 October 2019. The... -
PUIC calls for dialogue against radicalism
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 The 42nd Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC, OIC) Executive Meeting has called for dialogue to fight terrorism, radicalism and Islamophobia. Hon. Abbas Agaba (NRM,... -
Parliament tells Govt to improve Students’ Loan Scheme
Posted: 02 Oct 2019 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, wants Government to enhance the availability of funds under the Student’s Loan Scheme so as to improve access to quality education by youth countrywide. She...