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‘Funding gaps affecting KCCA road maintenance’

Kampala City requires a 10 year master Plan with funding estimated at Shs800 billion annually to revamp roads and drainage infrastructure, according to the State Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Kyofa Kabuye.The Minister said that supplementary funding of Shs40…

Parliament to investigate gold tax waivers

Parliament will start an inquiry into the circumstances under which the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, waived taxes worth Shs616 billion on gold exports.The decision to start the investigation followed a motion by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga to institute a select…

Cosase starts inquiry into National Medical Stores

The National Medical Stores (NMS) has justified to the Parliamentary Committee of Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) why it keeps purchasing and receiving pharmaceutical stock and equipment that do not meet the country’s standards.The Committee led by the Chairperson,…

Gov’t ready to evacuate Ugandans in Sudan - Nabbanja

Government has located 208 out of the 271 Ugandans stranded in Sudan and plans to evacuate them are underway.This was revealed by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja in her statement to the House on Tuesday, 25 April 2023.Nabbanja said that following a presidential directive, preparations have…

Table regulations on water transport - Tayebwa

The Ministry of Works and Transport has been directed to present an update regulations to operationalise the Inland and Water Transport Act, 2021.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa said the law has been lying idle from when it was passed because the regulations to implement it have not been brought…

Kyegegwa residents petition LOP Mpuuga over land conflict

Residents of four sub-counties in Kyegegwa District have petitioned the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga questioning the process through which their land was allocated to refugees.  Led by their chairman, Daniel Nimpamya, the residents of Mpara, Kazinga, Rwentuha and Mugamba…

Muhakanizi hailed for Uganda’s economic development

The former Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, late Keith Muhakanizi has been hailed by Parliament for his dedication to the economic restoration and transformation of Uganda.The House held a special sitting in honour of Muhakanizi on Wednesday, 26 April 2023.Muhakanizi died on…

Plant mosquito repellent trees - Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has asked Ugandans to get rid of mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes.Speaking after taking a lead role in the Parliament Walk against Malaria on Sunday, 23 April 2023, Tayebwa said it doesn't have to be only about money but…

Traditional schools to be renovated in Shs15 billion allocation

Traditional schools across the country are set for a facelift following the allocation of Shs15 billion by the Committee on Education and Sports.In their report presented by the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon John Twesigye Ntamuhiira, the committee noted that a number of traditional schools in…

NFA allocated extra Shs4 billion for tree seedlings

The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has recommended that the National Forestry Authority (NFA) is allocated an additional Shs4 billion in the next financial year for provision of tree seedlings.According to the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Emmanuel Otaala, the money will cover a…

Uganda’s participation in international organisations at stake

Uganda’s representatives in international organisations have been denied participation due to fail to pay subscriptions.According to the Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Norah Bigirwa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is supposed to pay annual subscriptions to international…

Welfare of security officers dominates sector debate

The welfare of police and army officers dominated the debate of the Defence and Internal Affairs sector as Members of Parliament called for improved working conditions.The debate followed the presentation of the sector report by the Chairperson of the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee, Hon.…

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