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MPs moot proposals to relocate Gov’t functions in decongestion plan

Members of Parliament have called for fundamental measures to tackle congestion in the capital city, including relocating key government functions to other districts such as Nakasongola.These proposals were discussed during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the National Planning Authority (NPA)…

Examination Boards Dissolved in TVET Restructure

Parliament has passed the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bill, 2024, which introduces significant reforms to Uganda’s vocational education sector.Among the most important provisions is the merger of key regulatory bodies, rendering several existing boards redundant, a move…

Certification delays at standards body stifling businesses - MPs

Parliament has unanimously called for increased funding to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) following reports of delays in certification and laxity on enforcement of standards.Legislators complained that UNBS now takes almost a year to respond to a request for certification, saying it…

Artistes petition Speaker over National Theatre

The leadership of the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) has petitioned Speaker Anita Among over the deteriorating state of Uganda’s National Theatre.The members of the Board of Trustees led by their Chairperson, Prof. Okaka Opio Dokotum on Tuesday, 03 December 2024, delivered a petition to the…

Gov’t addressing concerns of Abavandimwe - Nabbanja

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has assured Parliament that government will address the plight of Abavandimwe, a community of Ugandans of Rwandese origin.Nabbanja said that the Abavandimwe who petitioned Parliament in April 2024 decrying discrimination and violation of their…

‘Develop more policies to end gender based violence’

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have supported the development of relevant laws and policies aimed at curbing the vice in Uganda.This year’s campaign which commenced on Monday, 25 November 2024 is based on the theme, ‘Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform…

LoP advocates for fair sugarcane pricing

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi demands that government intervenes and regulates sugarcane prices saying that the current price of Shs98,000 per ton is too low. “The economy is liberalised and the forces of demand and supply are at play but it does not stop government from…

Gov’t investigating breach of BOU account

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has told Parliament that investigations are underway following the alleged hacking of Bank of Uganda (BOU) systems leading to loss of billions of shillings.The media has over the past few days…

Speaker wants new Red Cross law fast-tracked

Speaker Anita Among has asked the leadership of the Red Cross Society to liaise with the Offices of the Attorney General and Prime Minister to introduce amendments to the Red Cross Act.The current law enacted in 1964, said Secretary General Mr Robert Kwesiga in a meeting with Speaker Among, is…

Gov’t urged to renegotiate Kilembe Mines Concession

Parliament has approved a report by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources recommending fresh negotiations between the Ugandan government and Tibet Hima Mining Company Limited (THMCOL) regarding the contested termination of their concession to manage Kilembe Mines.The report, presented…

Motorcross team applauded

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has applauded Uganda’s motocross team for excelling in the recently concluded 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of Nations Championship held in Marrakech, Morocco.Uganda’s team, comprising 32 participants across eight categories emerged second in Africa at the…

Speaker orders probe into teacher recruitment

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has ordered for a probe into allegations of bribery, extortion and nepotism in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in seed schools.Seed schools are those schools constructed by government through the Uganda Inter-Governmental Fiscal Transfers (…

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