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Gov’t addressing funding gaps following US aid cuts - PM

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that the Ministry of Health is preparing a Cabinet memorandum seeking guidance from the Executive on sourcing funds to bridge the gap occasioned by withdraw of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding.While addressing the…

Parliament holds Ash Wednesday prayers

Parliament marked the start of the Lenten season with prayers for the Anglican and Catholic chaplaincies amid calls for repentance and alms giving.The Catholic Mass was led by the Bishop Christopher Kakooza of Lugazi Diocese while Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu led the Anglican Ash Wednesday…

'Open UNEB exam centre in Burundi'

Government is urged to engage the Burundi Government in order to establish a centre for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) there.This recommendation is contained in a report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs which stated that, Uganda’s education curriculum is being taught in schools in…

MPs raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave

The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Hon. Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government should come out with clear mitigation measures.“At the end of the dry season will come a lot of rain with floods.…

Parliament passes EAC Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024

Parliament has passed the East African Community Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024, aimed at resolving long-standing issues surrounding the pension and retirement benefits of former employees of the dissolved East African Community (EAC).The House also adopted the Report of the Committee on East…

Tayebwa calls for timely submission of ministerial policy statements

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked ministers to submit their Ministerial Policy Statements in a timely manner, in order to enable Parliament execute the budgeting process effectively.“The deadline for submission is 15 March 2025. This is a statutory deadline that is clearly stipulated in…

Isimba Dam defects: Spillway tests to be conducted in China

The spillway defects at Isimba Dam will be subjected to a Physical Model Test (PMT) in China to determine the root cause of the structural issues and whether a third spillway is required, the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has resolved.The Committee Chairperson, Hon.…

Finance Ministry avails money for activties of rationalised agencies

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has availed over Shs1.2 trillion to ministries, departments and agencies receiving functions of rationalised agencies.According to a letter dated 26 February 2025 to accounting officers, the funds will enable implementation of revised…

Tayebwa to push for lifting of restrictions on export of crops to EU

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa will start off his duty as President of the Organization of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Joint Parliamentary Assembly (OACPS) with mediations on restriction of export of specific crops to the European Union (EU) market.Tayebwa said this while chairing the…

‘Compensate widows affected by human-wildlife conflicts’

Widows on Bussi Islands in Wakiso District whose husbands have been attacked and killed by wild animals have not been compensated due to the bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining death certificates. Wakiso District Woman Representative, Hon. Betty Naluyima raised the matter of national importance at a…

'Ringfence percentage of local government procurements for women'

Women leaders in local governments and civil society have called on government to ring fence 30 per cent of public procurement contracts for businesses run by women.The women leaders made this call during the Second Women’s Parliament held on Monday, 03 March 2025 at the Parliament of Uganda.They…

Among urges govt to popularize the Succession Act

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has asked the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo to popularise the Succession (Amendment) Act 2022, saying it has the potential to solve the plight of women during distribution of property.Among said the Succession Act passed…

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