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Winners, losers as Parliament passes Shs52.7 trillion national budget

Parliament has passed the 2023/2024 National Budget after a marathon sitting on Thursday, 18 May 2023 chaired by Speaker Anita Among that commenced at 8 a.m.Whereas the Shs52.7 trillion looks big on paper, actually, Shs21.4 trillion is set aside for statutory expenditure, which covers items such as…

Gov’t urged to reinvest revenue from labour export

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development wants government to plough the revenue from labour export back into the ministry to boost the sector, whose activities have not been budgeted for in the 2023/2024 financial year.The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aggrey Kibenge said the sector…

MPs make plea for demarcation in contested border areas

Legislators have asked government to demarcate all borders under dispute following increases in tribal clashes among the communities.The MPs demands follows prayers presented during matters of national importance by the West Moyo County MP, Hon. Tom Alero, during the plenary sitting of Wednesday,…

Parliament halts evictions in Mt. Elgon National Park

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a directive to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials in Sebei sub-region to halt evictions of people living around Mt. Elgon National Park.She gave the directive on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, following a request by Kween County MP, Hon. William…

Finance ministry cautioned over last minute corrections to budget

Parliament has cautioned the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development over last minute corrections to the budget as MPs inch closer to passing of the national budget.The caution follows a request from the state finance minister for general duties, Hon. Henry Musasizi, to lay on the…

President Ruto to continental MPs: Africa should lead in climate change solutions

MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA: Kenyan President, William Samoei Ruto, has called on African countries to take a lead in handling the climate change challenges affecting the world.Ruto said that Africa has over the years been focused on the challenges anddifficulties faced and the assistance needed, which…

Budget: Speaker beseeches MPs to prioritise healthcare and roads

With MPs set to pass the Appropriation Bill, Speaker Anita Among has asked legislators to vote adequate funds to the health and roads sectors.Infrastructure in the country is currently stressed, with the Katonga bridge giving way and causing massive disruptions for South Western Uganda bound…

House approves Shs4.4 trillion supplementary request

Parliament has given the green light for a supplementary request of Shs4.4 trillion to cover additional expenses in the 2021/2022 fiscal year.On 10 May, the finance ministry presented a Supplementary Appropriation Bill to Parliament, seeking an extra Shs4.4 trillion to address unforeseen expenses…

Attorney General to re-table narcotic drugs bill

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has guided the Attorney General, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, to re-introduce the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2016, following its annulment by the Constitutional Court on 05 May 2023 due to lack of quorum.“Since the bill is ready, it…

LOP Mpuuga appeals for bridge on wrecked Masaka highway

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, has called for an emergency bridge on River Katonga along the Kampala-Masaka Highway until the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) constructs a new one.According to Mpuuga, the provisional arrangement will in meantime support the…

Legislators rally State on family protection

Members of Parliament have urged government to protect and empower families as the world commemorates the International Day of Families.The International Day of Families, observed annually on 15 May, provides an opportunity to reflect on the social, economic, and demographic factors affecting…

Moneylender’s death stirs debate on minimum wage, mental health

The brutal killing of Uttam Bhandari, a city moneylender by a Police officer, Ivan Wabwire, has stoked debate on mental health, minimum wage and exorbitant interest rates.Speaker Anita Among asked government to speed up the introduction of the Salaries Review Commission to harmonise remuneration in…

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