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Consideration of loans for UDB capitalisation deferred

Parliament has deferred consideration of loan requests by government aimed at capitalising and guaranteeing acquisition of additional loan financing for and by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Limited.The government had sought the House’s approval to borrow up to US$125 million from the Arab Bank…

Political interference frustrating youth and women programmes

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara has revealed that the political interference is hindering the implementation of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) and Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP).While appearing before the Committee on Gender, Labour…

Minister clarifies new curriculum grading

Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations.Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the…

Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval

Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on approval of the waivers.The report presented by Committee Chairperson…

LOP Ssenyonyi tasks Gov’t to Account for new Missing Persons

The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP).Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in Kampala and Mpigi.“As we are still grappling with the…

Defend monogamy for Christians - MPs

Members of Parliament have tasked the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda IRCU) to defend the position of the church, that monogamy is the only form of accepted Christian marriage.MPs said that a section of pastors they have interacted with over the Marriage Bill, 2024 have provided biblical…

Rules on election of commissioners amended

Parliament has amended its rules of procedure to provide for election of the four backbench commissioners dropping the current system of selection by parties.The House Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline, which reviewed the current rules and provided suggested amendments, said this would…

Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list - Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list.Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy President of the European Union Parliament, Antonella Sberna in…

IUIU don warns against family breakdown in the Marriage Bill

A family law expert at the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU), Dr. Diana Musoke has warned that the Marriage Bill, 2024 has potential to destroy the institution of marriage if enacted into law.  Dr. Musoke said the proposals in the Bill seek to discourage the country’s long held perception on the…

Besigye to appear in court after parliamentary pressure

Veteran politician, Dr Kiiza Besigye will appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 following intense parliamentary pressure.The continued detention and health condition of Besigye was a centre of debate during the plenary on 18 February 2025. Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale were…

‘Define sharable matrimonial and individual property in Bill’

Activists for women’s land rights under their umbrella organization, Stand for Her Land Coalition in Uganda, want Parliament to uphold the Supreme Court ruling on what constitutes matrimonial and individual property while processing the Marriage Bill, 2024.Appearing before the joint meeting of the…

Irregularities cited in Bujagali tax waivers

Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the Bujagali Hydropower Project's tax waiver, exposing alleged financial miscalculations and possible overcharging of Ugandans.The legislators sitting on the Committee of Finance chaired by Hon. Amos Kankunda questioned the basis for tariff…

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