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Parliament unites in prayer for Pope Francis

Members of Parliament have collectively offered their prayers and best wishes to the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis who  has been hospitalised for the past 12 days.The Speaker Anita among led the House in praying for the Pope during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025."The…

Request for insurance premium on existing loan queried

A request by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic to acquire an extra loan to cater for an insurance premium on a running loan aimed at financing the development of industrial parks has come under scrutiny by Parliament.While appearing before the Committee on National Economy, the…

Bill on new public service pension scheme passed

Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024 that will see public servants contribute five per cent of their salaries to the pension scheme.The Bill  which was introduced for Second Reading by the Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa on Tuesday, 25 February 2025…

Last minute loan request for Umeme buyout queried

Legislators on the Committee of National Economy have queried government’s ‘last minute’ request for a US$190 million loan to finance the Umeme buyout.According to the Members of Parliament, the loan request was presented for consideration hardly a week before the expiry of the lease agreement…

Investigate deaths in schools – Speaker

Speaker Anita Among has tasked the Ministry of Education to investigate and present a report on the recent cases of deaths of learners in schools.In her communication as she presided over the House on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, Speaker Among raised concerns following reports about the drowning of a…

'Allow MPs celebrate Women's Day'

Women Members of Parliament have demand that they should be allowed to celebrate the International Women’s Day in their respective constituencies regardless of their political affiliation. Women MPs raised concerns that they have been previously blocked from holding their celebrations by the…

Consideration of loans for UDB capitalisation deferred

Parliament has deferred consideration of loan requests by government aimed at capitalising and guaranteeing acquisition of additional loan financing for and by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Limited.The government had sought the House’s approval to borrow up to US$125 million from the Arab Bank…

Political interference frustrating youth and women programmes

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara has revealed that the political interference is hindering the implementation of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) and Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP).While appearing before the Committee on Gender, Labour…

Minister clarifies new curriculum grading

Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations.Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the…

Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval

Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on approval of the waivers.The report presented by Committee Chairperson…

LOP Ssenyonyi tasks Gov’t to Account for new Missing Persons

The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP).Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in Kampala and Mpigi.“As we are still grappling with the…

Defend monogamy for Christians - MPs

Members of Parliament have tasked the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda IRCU) to defend the position of the church, that monogamy is the only form of accepted Christian marriage.MPs said that a section of pastors they have interacted with over the Marriage Bill, 2024 have provided biblical…

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