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Tayebwa orders investigation into Zoka forest depletion
Posted: 15 Aug 2024 The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to visit Zoka Forest Reserve in Adjumani District following reports of grave encroachment and... -
NIRA extends validity of national IDs to 2025
Posted: 15 Aug 2024 Internal Affairs State Minister, Gen David Muhoozi has said the national Identity cards that expire in 2024 will remain valid for another year. Gen Muhoozi led a team of technocrats including... -
Minister tasked on stalled electricity projects
Posted: 15 Aug 2024 Parliament has instructed the Minister for Energy and Minerals Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa to explain the fate of electricity transmission lines constructed in the past years that have not yet... -
Tayebwa tasks Ministry on Mount Elgon Park boundary disputes
Posted: 15 Aug 2024 Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to resolve Mount Elgon Park boundary disputes. During plenary sitting held on Wednesday,... -
House declines to proceed with Alcohol Control Bill
Posted: 13 Aug 2024 Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and consumption of alcohol. The private members Bill that was introduced for the first time by Tororo... -
Kiteezi Landfill to be decommissioned After Tragic Collapse
Posted: 13 Aug 2024 Government is moving to decommission the Kiteezi landfill following its collapse and eventual death of over 23 persons. The Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon.... -
House tells UNRA to renegotiate road contract with China firm
Posted: 09 Aug 2024 The Uganda National Roads Authority will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation... -
Districts to get community hospitals in new health reforms
Posted: 09 Aug 2024 Government has introduced a new reform in the health sector to uplift the status of health centre IVs to community hospitals. This was revealed by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja during the... -
Draft National Tax Policy for December
Posted: 09 Aug 2024 The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is in final stages of drafting a National Tax Policy. The policy expected to become public in December, will provide a set of guidelines for... -
Improve access to electricity in rural areas to boost agriculture - MPs
Posted: 08 Aug 2024 Members of Parliament have called on government to improve access to electricity in rural areas across the country to boost value-addition in the agriculture sector. They made the call while debating...