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Monkeypox: Health minister says Uganda managing outbreak

The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has assured Ugandans that the outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) in the country is under control and being managed efficiently by her ministry."An emergency response mechanism, the Incident Management System, consistent to what was used to respond to the COVID-…

Gov’t to protect farmers against declining sugarcane prices

Government has offered to support sugarcane farmers’ value addition efforts as a protective measure against price fluctuations.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives - together with that of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, will support farmers through their cooperatives to…

Boarding Schools should be Optional for Learners - PM

The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said that the boarding of learners should be optional and not mandatory.Nabbanja’s said this during the Prime Minister’s Time on Thursday, 15 August 2024 following a question raised by the Kanungu District Woman Representative, Hon. Patience Kinshaba.Kinshaba…

Tayebwa orders investigation into Zoka forest depletion

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to visit Zoka Forest Reserve in Adjumani District following reports of grave encroachment and depletion.Tayebwa said he watched a television documentary which uncovered illegal lumbering and charcoal…

NIRA extends validity of national IDs to 2025

Internal Affairs State Minister, Gen David Muhoozi has said the national Identity cards that expire in 2024 will remain valid for another year.Gen Muhoozi led a team of technocrats including officials from the National Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Thursday, 15 August 2024.The…

Minister tasked on stalled electricity projects

Parliament has instructed the Minister for Energy and Minerals Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa to explain the fate of electricity transmission lines constructed in the past years that have not yet been powered.  The delayed connectivity, according to MPs, has become a contentious matter with the…

Tayebwa tasks Ministry on Mount Elgon Park boundary disput

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to resolve Mount Elgon Park boundary disputes. During plenary sitting held on Wednesday, August 14 2024, Tayebwa said a conclusive report on steps taken to resolve the disputes should be shared…

House declines to proceed with Alcohol Control Bill Primary tabs

Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and consumption of alcohol.The private members Bill that was introduced for the first time by Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi in November 2023 also aimed to regulate the time…

Kiteezi Landfill to be decommissioned After Tragic Collapse

Government is moving to decommission the Kiteezi landfill following its collapse and eventual death of over 23 persons.The Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Lillian Aber made this revelation while presenting a statement to the House chaired by Deputy Speaker…

House tells UNRA to renegotiate road contract with China firm

The Uganda National Roads Authority will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation of several roads in Masaka District, Parliament has guided.The legislators want the China Export…

Districts to get community hospitals in new health reforms

Government has introduced a new reform in the health sector to uplift the status of health centre IVs to community hospitals.This was revealed by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja during the plenary sitting on Thursday, 08 August 2024, chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa.“Based on the…

Draft National Tax Policy for December

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is in final stages of drafting a National Tax Policy.The policy expected to become public in December, will provide a set of guidelines for the taxation of goods, services and income as a vital tool for revenue mobilization.The revelation…

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