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'Improve welfare of ferry operators'

The welfare of ferry operators took centre stage in Parliament as MPs raised concerns over their poor remuneration and job security following the proposed closure of Karuma Bridge.Raising on a matter of national importance on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, Maruzi North County Representative, Hon. Nelson…

Police to roll out phase III of national CCTV system

The implementation of phase III of the national CCTV project by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) will require an additional US$62 million.This revelation was made by the Undersecretary of the Police Aggrey Wunyi while appearing before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Tuesday, 11 March…

Water Ministry officials questioned over unauthorised expenditures

The Ministry of Water and Environment has come under scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) for failing to seek parliamentary approval for an additional expenditure of Shs25.3 billion in the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project.Appearing before the committee…

Regional parliamentary forum pushing for peace in DRC

A delegation from the Forum of Parliamentarians in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (PF-ICGLR) is in Uganda as part of a fact-finding mission on peace and security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The delegation led by the Speaker of the National Assembly of…

Police patrols to go electric to combat climate change

Government has unveiled a pilot programme to introduce electric vehicles for police patrols as part of efforts to combat climate change.The initiative was announced by the State Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Beatrice Anywar, while responding to MPs’ concerns during the plenary sitting…

Security excesses in Kawempe North by-elections condemned

Members of Parliament have criticised security agencies for their interference and excessive force used in the campaigns of the Kawempe North by-election raising concerns about electoral violence and the state’s approach to democracy.The condemnation of the actions of the security forces followed a…

Gov’t addressing funding gaps following US aid cuts - PM

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that the Ministry of Health is preparing a Cabinet memorandum seeking guidance from the Executive on sourcing funds to bridge the gap occasioned by withdraw of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding.While addressing the…

Parliament holds Ash Wednesday prayers

Parliament marked the start of the Lenten season with prayers for the Anglican and Catholic chaplaincies amid calls for repentance and alms giving.The Catholic Mass was led by the Bishop Christopher Kakooza of Lugazi Diocese while Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu led the Anglican Ash Wednesday…

'Open UNEB exam centre in Burundi'

Government is urged to engage the Burundi Government in order to establish a centre for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) there.This recommendation is contained in a report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs which stated that, Uganda’s education curriculum is being taught in schools in…

MPs raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave

The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Hon. Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government should come out with clear mitigation measures.“At the end of the dry season will come a lot of rain with floods.…

Parliament passes EAC Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024

Parliament has passed the East African Community Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024, aimed at resolving long-standing issues surrounding the pension and retirement benefits of former employees of the dissolved East African Community (EAC).The House also adopted the Report of the Committee on East…

Tayebwa calls for timely submission of ministerial policy statements

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked ministers to submit their Ministerial Policy Statements in a timely manner, in order to enable Parliament execute the budgeting process effectively.“The deadline for submission is 15 March 2025. This is a statutory deadline that is clearly stipulated in…

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