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Govt tables tax Bills for FY2026/27

Government has tabled new tax Bills, with a 30 per cent environmental levy on imported secondhand clothes.The Bills were tabled by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi during plenary on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 chaired by Speaker…

KCCA directed to implement axle load controls on city roads

Lawmakers have directed the Kampala Capital City Authority, (KCCA) to implement axle load control measures on city roads to have them last longer.The directive was made on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 during a meeting of the Committee of Presidential Affairs with officials from the KCCA.The meeting saw…

Parliament suspends new guidelines on Shs1 billion District Road Fund

Parliament has suspended new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport on the absorption of the Shs1billion district road maintenance fund.This followed concerns by Hon. Patrick Nsamba Oshabe (NUP, Kassanda County North) who said that, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Waiswa…

'Expand mental health unit at Entebbe Hospital'

The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has tasked Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital to strengthen its mental health services as part of efforts to reduce congestion at Butabika National Referral Hospital.The directive follows concerns raised by legislators over the increasing number of…

Safeguard legacy of Oulanyah family - Tayebwa

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the people of Omoro District to safeguard the political legacy of the Oulanyah family by rallying behind Hon. Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, the Omoro County Member of Parliament.He emphasised that protecting and supporting him as their Member of Parliament would be…

Internal Affairs Ministry seeks Shs46 billion for staffing at borders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is seeking Shs46 billion to beef up staffing at the different border points.This request was made as the ministry officials led by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire appeared before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Tuesday, 31…

Speaker Among honours father to late Oulanyah

Speaker Anita Among paid an emotional tribute to the late Nathan Okori, father of former Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah describing him as a father figure whose legacy lives on through his children.Okori, who passed away on 20 March 2026 was honoured at a funeral service held on Monday, 30 March2026, at…

'KCCA will not demolish Owino Market'

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has no plans of demolishing the St. Balikuddembe Market commonly known as Owino Market.This assurance was given after Members of Parliament expressed fears on the future of the 55-year market.The KCCA Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki made this assurance…

New law to increase magistrates’ financial jurisdiction

The Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 when assented to by the President, will introduce reforms aimed at strengthening the capacity of lower courts, reducing case backlog at the High Court and improving access to justice.The Bill that was passed by Parliament on Thursday, 26 March 2026 will…

Parliament passes sweeping reforms on medicines

Parliament has passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for sweeping reforms in the regulation of medicines and health products, including provisions that allow the controlled use of unapproved drugs in life threatening situations.The Bill, passed at Third…

Bishop urges MPs to speak up on good laws

The Assistant Bishop of Kampala, Rt Rev. Canon Frederick Baalwa, has challenged Members of Parliament to speak up and make good laws for the country.Baalwa posed the challenge while delivering his sermon at the commemoration of the Easter Carol Service to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ,…

House Approves Verification Committee ahead of EALA By-election

Parliament Speaker, Anita Among, has appointed a 20-member verification committee to oversee the upcoming East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) by-election.The House sitting on Thursday, 26 March 2026 approved the committee chaired by Soroti East Division MP, Hon. Herbert Ariko (NRM). This is in…

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