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Govt addressing public debt crisis - Finance minister

In an effort to tackle the escalating public debt crisis, government has come up with strategies aimed at managing and reducing the nation's debt level.Appearing before the Committee on Presidential Affairs on Friday, 07 July 2023, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic…

PAC concerned about management of public land

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) (Central Government) has expressed concerns about the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development's approach to handling public land.The committee chaired by Hon. Medard Lubega Ssegona, held a meeting on 05 July 2023, with officials from the ministry led by…

Prisons Service appeals for Shs10.8 billion for wards

The Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service, Johnson Byabashaija has told lawmakers that prisons across the country will continue to grapple with congestion if the sector’s budget is not prioritised.Byabashaija, together with the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi and…

Veterinary Practitioners Bill to weed out quacks

The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has commenced scrutinising the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023.The Veterinary Practitioners Bill that was tabled for first reading on 20 June 2023 seeks to provide an institutional framework for regulation of veterinary practice by…

Uganda to host World Swahili day

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga has urged legislators to embrace and participate in the second East African Kiswahili language day.Uganda will host the event from 06 to 07 July 2023 under the theme, ‘Kiswahili and Multilingualism:…

UPPC asked to have board in place

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises, PAC (COSASE) has tasked the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) to institute a board of directors as a prerequisite for good corporate governance.In a report presented by the chairperson, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi on…

Let us have common position on Anti-gay law – Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja to develop a standard position on the Anti-Homosexuality Act to be disseminated by Uganda’s missions abroad.He gave the directive while chairing the House on Tuesday, 04 July 2023.“There are disjointed responses.…

MPs approve increase of High Court judges to 151

Parliament has upped the number of High Court judges from the current 83 to 151, after agreeing with Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Norbert Mao, on the need for higher numbers on the bench to ease case backlogs. This followed the approval of a motion seeking to increase the…

Trade Permanent Secretary summoned over procurement irregularities

The Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry is taking action to address alleged procurement irregularities within the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives.Under the leadership of Hon. Mwine Mpaka, the committee has decided to summon, the Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali as they…

KCCA on the spot over misallocation of Shs12 billion

The Committee on National Economy is dissatisfied with Kampala Capital City Authority's (KCCA) decision to utilise a Shs12 billion roads loan for staff capacity enhancement and retooling and community mobilization. As officials from the authorities within the Kampala Metropolitan area appeared…

New law increases share capital for foreign exchange business

Investors in the foreign exchange business will now be required to have a minimum paid up share capital of Shs200 million to carry out the business of dealing in money transfers.This is provided for in the Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that was passed by Parliament during plenary on…

MPs concerned over implementation of new school curriculum

Kalungu West County Member of Parliament, Hon. Joseph Ssewungu, wants the Ministry of Education and Sports to provide schools with learning materials in line with the new curriculum, saying that several learners are still using old materials.Government introduced the new lower secondary school…

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