NITA projects not affected by rationalisation - Govt Chief Whip

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation process has been concluded by Parliament…

Energy Minister calls for more investment in electricity sector

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda.
“Electricity is very critical and the…

Defence committee affirms border demarcation to end row with South Sudan

Fast-tracking the joint border demarcation with South Sudan will address the ongoing security challenges in the Karamoja region, MPs on the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs have recommended.

The recommendation is part of several…

‘Release school capitation grants on time’

Government has been put to task over the delay in release of the capitation grants to schools with legislators noting that these often reach when the learning institutions have closed.

According to Hon. Joseph Ssewungu (NUP, Kalungu West…

End Gender-Based Violence in honour of Fallen Athlete - MPs

Parliament has paid tribute to Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance athlete and Uganda People’s Defence Force Sergeant who died after suffering severe burns after an arson attack by her lover on 01 September 2024 in Kenya.

The tribute…

Parliament Sacco posts Shs9.6 billion in growth

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Sacco for its continuous expansion following a Shs 9.6 billion growth in 2024, which is a 15 percent increase from last year’s Shs8.3 billion.

In a speech read on…

Speaker calls for increased citizen participation in budget processes

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices to foster increased citizens participation in budget processes.

Speaker Among made the remarks in a speech read on her behalf by…

Museveni asks leaders to be mindful of their health

President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned leaders to be mindful of their health, as their sudden passing will be a loss to the country.

Museveni, who was eulogising the former Minister of Sate for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), Sarah…

Action on Tororo land dispute deferred after AG's advisory

Parliament has deferred its intervention regarding the land dispute in Nyakesi E Zone, Lyokango Parish, Nyangole Sub-county, Tororo District over the subjudice rule.

The dispute, which centres around approximately 90 acres of contested land…

Kabaka Run: Among, Tayebwa Visit Bulange to Support HIV/AIDS Fight

The Speaker, Anita Among on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 led a delegation comprising of Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and Members of Parliament to Bulange, Mengo to support the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run.

This year's Kabaka Birthday Run,…

Govt tables Shs58 trillion budget for 2024/2025

Government has presented a Shs58.34 national budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, intended to focus on ‘full monetisation of the Ugandan economy through agriculture, industrialisation, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation…

Local political leaders to get salary enhancement

Local government leaders will receive a 100 per cent pay increment starting the next financial year, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Rapheal Magyezi has said.

Magyezi, who underscored the need to enhance the remuneration of local…