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Deploy Kiswahili language teachers – EAC minister

Uganda has ample manpower to teach the Kiswahili language, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has assured Parliament.She, however, revealed that the biggest challenge is in deployment of the teachers. The teaching of Kiswahili is intended to…

Deputy Speaker hails BOU decision on Stanbic CEO replacement

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has backed the position of the Bank of Uganda to  reject a foreign national nominated by the Standard Bank Group, to replace the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Stanbic Bank Uganda, Anne Juuko.Tayebwa said it was right for the Central Bank to reject the…

Kabaka Run: Among, Tayebwa Visit Bulange to Support HIV/AIDS Fight

The Speaker, Anita Among on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 led a delegation comprising of Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and Members of Parliament to Bulange, Mengo to support the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run.This year's Kabaka Birthday Run, slated for Sunday, 07 April 2024 is hinged on the fight against…

Govt tables Shs58 trillion budget for 2024/2025

Government has presented a Shs58.34 national budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, intended to focus on ‘full monetisation of the Ugandan economy through agriculture, industrialisation, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation and market access’.The Minister of State for Finance…

Finance releases funds for KCCA casual labourers

The Ministry of Finance has released funds required to pay salary arrears for casual labourers employed by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has said.Without giving figures, the Minister provided this assurance following…

Water, Environment agencies ask for more funds in next budget

Agencies under the Ministry of Water and Environment have called for adequate funding in financial year 2024/2025 to enable them achieve key planned outputs in the next budget cycle.According to the Minister, Hon. Sam Cheptoris, low funding to the Ministry has failed to match the growing water…

Gov’t Urged to Re-evaluate Absorption of Former REA Staff

Government has been urged to re-evaluate the absorption process of former Rural Electrification Agency (REA) staff into the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).This call emerged during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 when the Committee on Environment and Natural…

Defence spending Shs400m monthly to fly troops to Somalia

The Ministry of Defence is spending a total of Shs400 million monthly to fly troops to Somalia and other destinations following the grounding of planes owned by Uganda Air Cargo.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rosette Byengoma, told the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs that Uganda…

Local political leaders to get salary enhancement

Local government leaders will receive a 100 per cent pay increment starting the next financial year, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Rapheal Magyezi has said.Magyezi, who underscored the need to enhance the remuneration of local political leaders, was appearing before the House Committee on…

Among hosts Muslims, calls for amicable conflict resolution

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has called on Muslims to use this year’s Ramadan to forge ways of settling their outstanding disputes, which she feared could adversely split them.“Ramadan this year came when divisions are threatening to tear the Muslim community further apart. As your…

Funding gaps crippling provision of ICT services - Minister

Funding gaps in the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance are crippling the ministry’s capacity to ICT provide the required services to Ugandans.The Minister for ICT, Hon. Chris Byromunsi, said that ICT and National guidance was born out of a merger yet the…

Mulago seeks Shs10 billion for ICUs

Mulago National Referral Hospital is in need of over Shs10 billion to fully functionalise its intensive care units (ICU).This request was tabled by the hospital’s Ag. Executive Director, Dr. Rosemary Byanyima while appearing before the Committee on Health on Thursday, 21 March 2024.According to Dr…

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