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MPs demand accountability on utilisation of REA funds

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has been tasked to present a report on the utilisation of resources meant for the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) following its integration into the ministry.The absorption of the agency by the ministry is premised on the rationalisation of…

Address payment of pre-medical interns

The Speaker, Anita Among has tasked the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja to present a report on the progress of payment of pre-medical interns.“This report will help us as the legislature to plan better on how much money should be allocated to the health sector to cater for such matters,” said…

Mapenduzi resigns from PAC (Local Gov’t), appointed chairperson of Public Service Committee

Bardege-Layibi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi will chair the Committee on Public Service and Local Government following his designation by the Government Chief Whip.This followed his resignation from the position of Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee on Local…

Parliament to publish MPs attendance

In her communication to the House on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, Among said that the legislators’ attendance will now be monitored using biometrics as a way of improving their participation and performance.   “We are making sure that biometric finger logins are working and next week, we shall publish…

Defence Minister to present statement on Kasese killings

Parliament has directed the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs to present a statement on killings and abductions of students of Lhubirira Secondary School in Kasese District.Suspected Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) rebels attacked the school on Friday, 16 June 2023 and killed 42 people and…

Committee roots for Hass Avocado and macadamia growing

The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has urged government to subsidise the cost of Hass avocado and macadamia seedlings.In a report presented by the Chairperson, Hon. Janet Okori-Moe, the Ministry of Agriculture was tasked to promote reputable partners of the crops to…

National Sports Bill to be reconsidered

The National Sports Bill, 2023 that President Yoweri Museveni did not assent to has been referred to the Committee on Education and Sports for reconsideration.The Bill which was passed 02 March 2023 seeks to create regulations governing the National Anti-Doping Organisation as an independent body…

Budget Reading: Economy resilient, in steady recovery - Kasaija

The Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, has reiterated that the country’s economy grew by 5.5 per cent in the current financial year surpassing the 2021/2022 growth rate.Kasaija who presented the 2023/2024 Budget at a sitting of Parliament presided over by…

Budget: President preaches value addition to improve economy

President Yoweri Museveni has emphasised that all efforts should be made to add value food and minerals to boost their market price.The President listed coffee, cotton, timber, cocoa, gold, iron ore, copper, phosphates, maize and fish products as items that can improve the economy through value…

MPs urged to monitor budget execution

Legislators have been urged to go beyond their role of appropriating and approving the budget and ensure that oversight is carried out.The call was made by the Speaker, Anita Among, in  her communication to the House at the Budget reading, on Thursday, 15 June 2023 at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds…

Speaker applauds MPs on performance as Third Session commences

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has commended legislators for their improved performance during the Second Session of the 11th Parliament. “The Bills passed in the Second Session exceed the 23 Bills passed in the First Session by 15 bills. This is testimony of the efficiency and…

President reports economic growth, eyes infrastructure in State-of-the-Nation Address

President Yoweri Museveni is content with the economy’s progress, which he said recovered from a nosedive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is poised to hit US$55.2 billion.The President was officiating at the opening of the Third Session of the 11th Parliament wherein he delivered the State-of-the…

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