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Deputy Speaker Warns Against Sectarianism

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has cautioned against sectarianism based on religion.Speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance as the second Chancellor of Great Lakes University in Kanungu…

Parliament approves UPDF deployment in South Sudan

Lawmakers have supported the deployment of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan.The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth presented a motion for a resolution of Parliament to support the deployment of the UPDF in South Sudan. This was during the sitting of the…

Umeme buy-out loan approved

Parliament has approved the government’s proposal to borrow over US$190 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda for the Umeme Limited buyout despite concerns raised by legislators on the both the Committee of National Economy.The approval followed a heated debate on Thursday, 20 March 2025 during which…

MPs concerned about delay in Nalukoola swearing in

Concerns have been raised in Parliament over the delay by the Electoral Commission to gazette Member of Parliament elect, Elias Nalukoola.Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP) won the Kawempe North by-election, thereby preventing his swearing-in as a Member of Parliament.The concerns were…

MPs examine performance of GROW project

The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project has come under scrutiny following the under-absorption of funds.According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended 31 June 2024, only Shs18.52 billion out of Shs75.1 billion was spent.The…

Africa losing US$88 billion in illicit financial flows – Speaker Among

Speaker Anita Among has called for a fight against illicit financial flows that see Africa lose an estimated US$88 billion annually.The Speaker made this call while presiding at the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at Golden…

Tayebwa calls for more research in areas of economic growth

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa says research in key areas of Uganda’s 10-fold growth strategy will go a long way in supporting the country’s path to a middle income economy.While officiating at the 22nd graduation ceremony of the Uganda Management Institute (UMI) on Friday, 14 March 2025, the…

House approves extra Shs4 trillion for 2024/2025 Budget

Parliament has approved a supplementary request of over Shs4 trillion that will provide outstanding certificates for road construction companies, security and completion of infrastructure for the hosting of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.The request came under the auspices of the…

‘Stop charging high fees at Mulago Specialised Hospital’

Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital.Buhweju County Member of Parliament, Hon. Francis Mwijukye raised the issue stating that the high fees charged on women for…

BOU to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions

Bank of Uganda is set to regulate operations of mortgage refinancing institutions once the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 is passed into law.The Bill mandates the Central Bank to consider applications for approval to carry out Islamic mortgage refinance business. “A person shall not…

Speaker Among meets OIC envoys, discuss parliamentary diplomacy

Inter-parliamentary diplomacy and bilateral cooperation was at the centre of discussions when Speaker Anita Among met a delegation of envoys on Wednesday, 12 March 2025.The meeting which took place in the Speaker’s boardroom had ambassadors and heads of mission from member states of the…

MPs advocate for better funding to improve ICT access

Government has been urged to increase funding to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to improve ICT in education through computer supplies, maintenance and infrastructure in schools.Under the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), UCC implemented the Uganda Communications Universal…

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