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Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses

Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University.This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year…

Budget shortfalls could derail NDP IV goals - CSBAG

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has expressed concerns about the government's ability to deliver on the ambitious targets outlined in Uganda’s fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV).The Executive Director of CSBAG, Julius Mukunda who appeared before the Budget Committee chaired…

‘Re-think priorities in National Development Plan’

The National Planning Authority (NPA) has been urged to reassess its priorities in the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP) IV to address concerns from various constituencies.This call was made by Members of Parliament as they met officials from NPA  led by the Executive Director, Dr Joseph…

MPs call for increased vocational training in prisons

The Committee on Education and Sports has tasked the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) to extend technical and vocational training services to prisons.Members of Parliament expressed concern that UBTEB is yet to rollout a vocational training and skilling packages to refugee…

Gov’t urged to crack down illegal online money lenders

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has one month to respond to the citizens’ outcry over the online money lenders said to be harassing people including top government officials.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, who is also a victim of harassment wants government to crack a…

14th EAC Games close on a high for Uganda

MOMBASA, KENYA: The 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games closed in Mombasa City, Kenya with Team Uganda taking accolades in many of the sports disciplines.In a colourful closing ceremony held at the Pride Inn Paradise Hotel, Uganda’s legislators celebrated winning the…

Prelates bring Christmas cheer to Parliament

The Parliament Anglican and Catholic chaplaincies respectively hosted an inspiring Christmas Carol Service and Pontifical Mass and Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Wednesday, 11 and Thursday, 12 December 2024.The Christmas Carol Service was graced by the Most Reverend Dr Samuel Stephen Kaziimba…

Sport key in the integration process – Tayebwa

MOMBASA, KENYA: The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa says that sport can be used as an important driver in the East African Community (EAC) integration process.Tayebwa said that sport brings Members of Parliament from the eight partners states in the EAC closer as they strive to achieve the…

President Ruto calls for full utilisation of EAC potential

MOMBASA, KENYA: President William Ruto has called on leaders in the East African Community (EAC) to align efforts towards realising the full potential of the community.Kenya's President Ruto said this can be done through swift and decisive actions to remove barriers to trade, expansion of regional…

MPs moot proposals to relocate Gov’t functions in decongestion plan

Members of Parliament have called for fundamental measures to tackle congestion in the capital city, including relocating key government functions to other districts such as Nakasongola.These proposals were discussed during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the National Planning Authority (NPA)…

Examination Boards Dissolved in TVET Restructure

Parliament has passed the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bill, 2024, which introduces significant reforms to Uganda’s vocational education sector.Among the most important provisions is the merger of key regulatory bodies, rendering several existing boards redundant, a move…

Certification delays at standards body stifling businesses - MPs

Parliament has unanimously called for increased funding to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) following reports of delays in certification and laxity on enforcement of standards.Legislators complained that UNBS now takes almost a year to respond to a request for certification, saying it…

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