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LOP calls for unity among political parties
Posted: 26 Sep 2018 The Leader of the Opposition (LOP), Hon Betty Aol Ocan, has called for unity among political parties across the political divide in order to work towards the development of Uganda. Ocan said the... -
Government to upgrade upcountry roads to tarmac
Posted: 26 Sep 2018 The Minister of State for Transport, Hon. Henry Bagiire, has told Parliament that Government is in the process of securing funds to upgrade roads in Lango sub-region, Kiryandongo and Kyegegwa... -
Parliament to investigate UPDF torture claims
Posted: 25 Sep 2018 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has directed the Committee on Agriculture to investigate alleged mistreatment of fishermen on islands and landing sites by the Uganda Peoples Defence... -
First Lady rallies parents, teachers against sexual violence
Posted: 25 Sep 2018 The First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, who is also the Minister of Education and Sports, has said the duty to fight sexual violence is a collective role that should not be left to the Ministry. Ms... -
Kadaga roots for minorities
Posted: 24 Sep 2018 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the Parliamentary Committee on Equal Opportunities to look up help for all unrecognised tribes and cultural groups in the country. She made the... -
EAC Speakers call for cooperation and peace
Posted: 24 Sep 2018 Speakers of Parliament from the East African Community (EAC) have met in Juba, South Sudan with a call on states to strengthen cooperation and promote peace in the region. The legislators from South... -
Speaker calls for increased public involvement in legislative process
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called for public involvement in the law making process instead of stampeding the legislature at implementation stage. Citing the United Kingdom where... -
House suspended as UPDF is tasked over torture claims
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has suspended House sittings pending a response from the Ministry of Defence over allegations of torture and mistreatment of fishermen. This followed... -
Parliament halts expansion of Kyangwali refugee camp
Posted: 20 Sep 2018 The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has issued a directive barring the expansion of Kyangwali refugee camp in Hoima district. Kadaga said that plans to expand the camp should not continue... -
Government at risk of losing Njeru land
Posted: 19 Sep 2018 The Government of Uganda stands to lose Njeru Stock farm land and other facilities to land grabbers. This was revealed by the Executive Director of the National Animal Genetic Resource Centre and...