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Parliament to participate in annual economic forum

Parliament will, in the future, participate in the annual Ug Economic Forum organised by Next Media, a local multimedia company.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, made the revelation while officiating at the closing ceremony of the week-long forum running under the theme, ‘Unlocking Uganda’s…

Tayebwa preaches innovation at Victoria varsity graduation

Innovation is critical for conducting ground breaking research to transform Africa, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has advised the leadership of Victoria University.He made the call while officiating at the University’s 8th graduation ceremony at the International Convention Centre, Munyonyo…

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.“Under the policy of rationalisation, NITA-U was…

Finance Minister clarifies on access to GROW funds

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds are loans and not grants.Musasizi said this while responding to a…

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 limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in the entire…

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 others contained in the committee's report on the security…

MPs demand Shs6 bn salary arrears for Kyambogo varsity lecturers

Lawmakers have demanded that the Ministry of Education and Sports pays salaries of part-time teaching staff of Kyambogo University.The beneficiaries include those who were discontinued and others who are still teaching but have deligently pushed on for several months without pay.  The matter that…

Govt urged on lasting solution for disasters

Parliament has implored government to find lasting solutions to recurrent disasters, citing River Nyamwamba in Kasese District which is said to flood at least three times a year.Legislators said it was unbecoming that every year the country experiences devastating effects of floods which could be…

‘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 County), the Ministry of Finance has not availed the…

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 followed a motion presented by the State Minister for Sports, Hon.…

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 Parliamentary Commissioner, Hon. Solomon Silwany, during the 7th…

Parliament Sacco posts Shs9.6 billion in growth

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) for its continuous expansion following a Shs9.6 billion growth in 2024, which is a 15 percent increase from last year’s Shs8.3 billion. In a speech read on her behalf by…

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