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MPs propose to reallocate RAPEX monies to ministries

Parliament has passed a motion that if approved, will see funds reallocated to ministries from agencies affected by the Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) in a bid to ensure continuity of service.The motion was presented by Hon. Henry Musasizi, the Minister of…

US$275M sought to capatalise Uganda Development Bank

The country’s national development finance institution is lined up to receive US$275 million to accelerate socio-economic development in the country.The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, tabled a request for government to borrow…

Parliament mourns Aga Khan

Members of Parliament have honoured His Highness, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community died in Lisbon, Portugal on 04 February 2025, aged 88.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, made remarks in his communication during the…

Women activists dismiss polygamy in Marriage Bill

Women rights activists have asked Parliament to discourage polygamy while processing the Marriage Bill, 2024, saying it cannot be projected as the standard of Uganda’s society.The activists say the proposal within the Bill to classify polygamy under civil marriages, is a way of perpetuating…

Too Early to Count Savings from Agency Mergers – Minister Musasizi

Government is yet to confirm the savings that have accrued from the rationalisation of agencies, a minister has told Parliament.The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, told Members of Parliament during a Budget Committee sitting…

Seven Days: Justice minister to update Parliament on voter register

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, has been tasked to update Parliament on the process of updating the national voters’ register within a week.While chairing the House sitting on Tuesday, 04 February 2025, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, also tasked the…

Gov't fails to present update on long detentions without trial

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs has been directed to present before Parliament, a statement on prolonged pre-trial detention within a week.Government was expected to present the statement to the House on Tuesday, 04 February 2025. The statement was supposed to provide clarity on…

Urgent action needed on human-wildlife conflict

The government's failure to fully fund the Uganda Wildlife Compensation Scheme has left hundreds of victims of human-wildlife conflict without financial relief.The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry chaired by Hon. Sylvia Nayebare reported that only Shs3.9 billion of the required Shs7 billion…

Gov't seeks another tax waiver for Bujagali

Government has tabled before Parliament, the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that seeks to extend the tax exemption to Bujagali Hydro Power Project up to 30 June 2025.The bill presented by State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 seeks to amend…

‘Gov’t implementing Supreme Court orders on court martial’

The Attorney General, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament that he  government has started implementing the recent Supreme Court orders on trial of civilians in the General Court Martial.Kiryowa Kiwanuka said that they have also sought the advice of the Chief Justice in regard to the person…

MPs push for interest on arrears of former EAC employees

The Committee on East African Community Affairs is pushing for a seven per cent annual interest when paying termination benefits to the former East African Community (EAC) employees.The committee’s position is premised on the fact that most of the former EAC workers have pushed for their pay since…

Table law to protect consumers – Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa directed the Attorney General to present an update to the House on the progress of a proposed Consumer Protection law.This followed concerns by some legislators over the manner in which financial institutions like banks place high insurance charges on loans taken…

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