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MPs want telecom CEOs probed over illegal sim cards

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has assigned the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to carry out an in-depth investigation into the continued illegal practice of telecom companies reassigning already allocated sim cards to other people.Tayebwa noted that the mobile numbers of many…

Shs45 billion needed for new Buyala Landfill

The Presidential Affairs Committee has called for funding of  critical national projects and programmes like the Buyala landfill.Presenting their report before the before the Budget Committee on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, the Chairperson, Hon. Alex Byarugaba highlighted key funding requirements…

Civil Society calls for climate budget compliance

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has called for the amendment of the Climate Change Act, 2021 to include a penalty for sectors that do not integrate climate considerations in their plans.According to CSBAG Executive Director, Julius Mukunda, the Climate Change Budget Compliance…

Concerns raised on new A' Level syllabus

The curriculum for learners waiting to join Advanced level education (A ‘level) remains unclear and this has raised concern among some legislators.The Ministry of Education and Sports introduced a competence based syllabus for Ordinary level (O’level) and the pioneers of the syllabus were examined…

Gov’t to repatriate victim of torture in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development will soon repatriate a Ugandan citizen identified as Prossy Nambalirwa who has been stranded in Saudi Arabia.Nambalirwa’s video showcasing her wounded body went viral on social media, where she is seen pleading with the company that recruited…

Yaka metre upgrade reaches 2.2 million users

The State Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Sidronious Okaasai Opolot   has revealed that at least 2.2 million energy consumers across Uganda have successfully upgraded their prepaid Yaka metres.This he said, represents 95.5 per cent of all installed meters for Umeme and Uganda…

Gov’t urged to introduce electronic Identification cards

Legislators have urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to introduce electronic identification cards (e-IDs) without expiry dates stating that it will reduce costs and eliminate the inconveniences associated with mass physical card renewals.The Members of Parliament made the call during a plenary…

Auditor General's reports to be handled differently – Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said the Business Committee of Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General.According to the Deputy Speaker, government can only implement recommendations of the Auditor General if they have been adopted by Parliament…

Healthcare is our priority - Speaker Among

Speaker Anita Among has assured the public of government's commitment to prioritising public healthcare in a bid to enhance service delivery.Among was speaking on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 during the official launch of a medical camp at Bukedea Comprehensive School organised by the Ministry of…

Anti-tick vaccine factory on ice over Shs60 billion funding

A last minute adjustment in the corrigenda of the 2024/2025 national budget denied the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) Shs60 billion in funding to operationalise the anti-tick vaccine factory for commercial production.The revelation was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…

Electoral Commission troubled over 2026 election monies

The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over a Shs623.9 billion funding gap that threatens the successful conduct of Uganda’s 2026 general elections.Presenting the Budget Framework Paper for the Financial Year 2025/26 to the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on Friday, 17…

Works on Lubowa international hospital at 45 percent - Minister

Physical works on the International Specialised Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa are at 45 per cent, the health minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has told legislators.“The project has reached levels that need constant monitoring and supervision, and as such Shs1.5 billion is needed for supervision in the…

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