LoP calls for accountability of Shs266 billion investment in Roko
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has tasked the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development to present before Parliament, accountability of the Shs263.33 billion invested in Roko Construction Company.
In…
readUganda Martyrs honoured at Vatican celebration
President Yoweri Museveni has praised the impact of Christianity on Uganda while marking the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs.
In a speech delivered on his behalf on Saturday, 19 October 2024 by the Deputy Speaker…
readEAC Mediation Agreement Bill tabled for First Reading
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs (EAC), Rebecca Kadaga, has tabled the East African Community Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024 for First Reading.
The Bill seeks to give legal effect to the…
readSsenyonyi wants answers on Atiak Sugar Factory
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has said there is nothing to show for the Shs553.71 billion that government has progressively sunk into Atiak Sugar Factory, and demanded that it explains the investment in the…
readBill to criminalise sexual offences re-tabled
The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 that seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament.
The Bill was presented for First Reading by Soroti City Woman Member of…
readSpeaker tasks Gov’t on GROW project guidelines
Access to funds under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project has continued to raise debate in Parliament with Speaker Anita Among directing the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic…
readDeputy Speaker pledges support to manufacturing sector
Government is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector especially through legislation and policies that will provide a more conducive investment environment.
According to the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, government will invest…
readTayebwa calls for increased investment in agricultural sector
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector emphasising that it holds the key to the country's economic transformation.
Speaking at the flagging off of Uganda’s 13 best farmers of 2023…
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