National House approves Shs450 billion loan for Kitgum-Kidepo Road Upgrade Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project. Story by Howwe \ 1714506661
National Omusinga Mumbere Praises President Museveni for Skilling Youths Of Rwenzururu His Majesty Mumbere, accompanied by his wife Her Royal Highness Nyabaghole Agnes Ithungu Asimawe, made the remarks today at the graduation ceremony held at the Rwenzori Presidential Industrial Zonal hub, Mubuku, Kasese district. Story by Howwe \ 1714074948
National Parliament commits Shs1 billion for cancer centre as Speaker Among launches Rotary Cancer Run 2024 Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. Story by Howwe \ 1714029600
National Relocation of Luzira Prisons Sparks Debate among MPs A formal motion will be introduced in Parliament to determine the relocation of Luzira Prisons to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel. Story by Howwe \ 1714027713
National MPs return mandate to supervise NGOs back to Internal Affairs Ministry This was while the lawmakers considered the NGO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1713942407
National Deputy Speaker pledges support towards malaria fight The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he will rally Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritise malaria prevention and control in the 2024/2025 financial year budget. Story by Howwe \ 1713860331
National Parliament rejects NAADs, UCDA merger In upholding NAADs, legislators said Parliament is preserving a significant contributor to food security and poverty eradication. Story by Howwe \ 1713812423
National Parliament Passes Bills for Rationalisation of Gender and Special Interest Groups Parliament passed five key bills, moving gender and special interest entities to the National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. Story by Howwe \ 1713811718
National MPs endorse quota system for student loan scheme The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 chaired by Speaker Anita Among. Story by Howwe \ 1713469482
National City traders’ woes: URA to open downtown office The decision made jointly by the ministries of Finance and Trade was arrived at in consultation with the traders on Wednesday, 16 April 2024, in a move to end the ongoing strike by traders. Story by Howwe \ 1713468529
National MPs reject move to rationalise National Forestry Authority Parliament has rejected the government proposal to move the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to the Ministry of Water and Environment. Story by Howwe \ 1713467999
National President Museveni Commended for Fighting Unemployment Through Skilling the Youth Hon. Peter Lokeris has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for fighting unemployment among the youth through various interventions such as the Presidential Industrial Zonal Hubs project. Story by Howwe \ 1713382380