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MPs fault URA for non-disclosure of donor funds

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has faulted the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for non-disclosure of the sources of funding and off-budget financing.According to Section 44(1) of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2015, the Minister of…

Shadow Cabinet issues 30-day ultimatum on LC elections

The Opposition in Parliament has given the government a 30-day ultimatum to organize the Local Council (LC) elections.The ultimatum was issued at a press conference in which Shadow Ministers, Betty Ethel Naluyima (Local Government), Brenda Nabukenya (Education), Gorreth Namugga (Science and…

Implement Road Safety Act, Speaker directs Gov’t

The rampant road carnage in the country has reawakened concerns on road safety, with the Speaker, Anita Among calling for implementation of the Road Safety Act.  Speaker Among made the directive on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.This follows the recent death of former Member of Parliament for Erute North,…

MPs impose tax on loss making companies, digital services providers

Parliament has imposed a tax on companies reporting losses for more than seven years with 50 per cent of the losses carried forward now being subject to tax in new amendments to the Income Tax Act.During the House sitting on Tuesday, 11 July  2023, Members of Parliament created a middle ground of…

High fertilizer prices hurting tea sector

Tea farmers in Kyenjojo and Kabarole districts say the high prices of fertilizer and lack of legislation is negatively affecting the sector.The farmers add that this situation has led to poor prices of Ugandan tea on the world market.The farmers made these revelations to legislators on the…

Malawian MPs applaud Parliament for passing Anti-gay law

Speakers and legislators from the Malawi National Assembly have commended Parliament of Uganda for passing the Anti-Homosexuality law.The visiting legislators made the commendation in a meeting with the Speaker, Anita Among on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.The delegation from Malawi is led by the First…

URA under spotlight for retaining funds without Parliament approval

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has expressed concern over the Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) retention of funds.The issue came to light on Monday, 10 July 2023, during the committee's meeting with the Office of the Auditor General regarding the…

Kampala city authority directed to repossess encroached land

The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) has recommended that Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) safeguard and take possession of its land encroached on by residents.The recommendation was contained in the committee’s observations and a…

Govt addressing public debt crisis - Finance minister

In an effort to tackle the escalating public debt crisis, government has come up with strategies aimed at managing and reducing the nation's debt level.Appearing before the Committee on Presidential Affairs on Friday, 07 July 2023, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic…

PAC concerned about management of public land

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) (Central Government) has expressed concerns about the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development's approach to handling public land.The committee chaired by Hon. Medard Lubega Ssegona, held a meeting on 05 July 2023, with officials from the ministry led by…

Prisons Service appeals for Shs10.8 billion for wards

The Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service, Johnson Byabashaija has told lawmakers that prisons across the country will continue to grapple with congestion if the sector’s budget is not prioritised.Byabashaija, together with the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi and…

Veterinary Practitioners Bill to weed out quacks

The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has commenced scrutinising the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023.The Veterinary Practitioners Bill that was tabled for first reading on 20 June 2023 seeks to provide an institutional framework for regulation of veterinary practice by…

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