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MPs seek Relief as Rains Wreak Havoc in countryside

Members of Parliament have appealed to the Government for urgent relief support as heavy rains continue to ravage various parts of the country.During the plenary sitting of Tuesday, 24 September 2024, the House was overwhelmed with pleas from legislators regarding the devastating heavy rains and…

Experts Dispatched to Kanungu District after Anthrax outbreak

Cabinet has directed government agencies to swiftly travel to Kanungu District in Western Uganda following the outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease, which has claimed three lives and 73 heads of cattle.The Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries), , on Tuesday…

Deputy Speaker rallies Chinese lawmakers to invest in Uganda’s Tourism

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism destinations for their citizenry.“We hope your visit will help raise the profile of Uganda in China as a destination for Chinese…

Parliament to participate in annual economic forum

Parliament will, in the future, participate in the annual Ug Economic Forum organised by Next Media, a local multimedia company.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, made the revelation while officiating at the closing ceremony of the week-long forum running under the theme, ‘Unlocking Uganda’s…

Tayebwa preaches innovation at Victoria varsity graduation

Innovation is critical for conducting ground breaking research to transform Africa, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has advised the leadership of Victoria University.He made the call while officiating at the University’s 8th graduation ceremony at the International Convention Centre, Munyonyo…

NITA projects not affected by rationalisation - Govt Chief Whip

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation process has been concluded by Parliament.“Under the policy of rationalisation, NITA-U was…

Finance Minister clarifies on access to GROW funds

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds are loans and not grants.Musasizi said this while responding to a…

Energy Minister calls for more investment in electricity sector

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda.“Electricity is very critical and the limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in the entire…

MPs demand Shs6 bn salary arrears for Kyambogo varsity lecturers

Lawmakers have demanded that the Ministry of Education and Sports pays salaries of part-time teaching staff of Kyambogo University.The beneficiaries include those who were discontinued and others who are still teaching but have deligently pushed on for several months without pay.  The matter that…

Govt urged on lasting solution for disasters

Parliament has implored government to find lasting solutions to recurrent disasters, citing River Nyamwamba in Kasese District which is said to flood at least three times a year.Legislators said it was unbecoming that every year the country experiences devastating effects of floods which could be…

Defence committee affirms border demarcation to end row with South Sudan

Fast-tracking the joint border demarcation with South Sudan will address the ongoing security challenges in the Karamoja region, MPs on the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs have recommended.The recommendation is part of several others contained in the committee's report on the security…

‘Release school capitation grants on time’

Government has been put to task over the delay in release of the capitation grants to schools with legislators noting that these often reach when the learning institutions have closed.According to Hon. Joseph Ssewungu (NUP, Kalungu West County), the Ministry of Finance has not availed the…

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