National Parliament Approves Shs4 Trillion Supplementary Budget for AFCON, Roads The Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, said this is in line with Section 24 of the PFMA. Story by Howwe \ 1741892059
National MPs Protest "Exorbitant" Fees at Mulago Private Women's Wing Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital. Story by Howwe \ 1741891823
National Police to roll out phase III of national CCTV system The UPF Director for ICT, Felix Baryamwisaki said the CCTV system has robust provisions to manage the inconsistencies of power supply. Story by Howwe \ 1741721635
National Keep Speaking Out Against Corruption, Opposition Leader Urges MPs The Opposition Leader also urged Members of Parliament to persist in speaking out against corruption, despite the criticism and backlash they may face for their outspoken stance on the issue. Story by Howwe \ 1741676198
National Uganda Govt Launches Electric Vehicle Pilot for Police Patrols Government has unveiled a pilot programme to introduce electric vehicles for police patrols as part of efforts to combat climate change. Story by Howwe \ 1741675177
National Tayebwa Elected President of ACP States Joint Parliamentary Assembly The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been elected as the President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Parliamentary Assembly. Story by Howwe \ 1740683491
National Bill on new public service pension scheme passed Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024 that will see public servants contribute five per cent of their salaries to the pension scheme. Story by Howwe \ 1740594598
National Parliament unites in prayer for Pope Francis The Speaker Anita among led the House in praying for the Pope during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. Story by Howwe \ 1740594330
National Political interference frustrating youth and women programmes In West Nile, Barugahara said mobilisers of the NRM party considered the funds as pending payment they demanded from the party. Story by Howwe \ 1740511155
National Investigate deaths in schools – Speaker Speaker Anita Among has tasked the Ministry of Education to investigate and present a report on the recent cases of deaths of learners in schools. Story by Howwe \ 1740510989
National Stop funding to Inspire Africa Coffee - Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has asked government to stop any further allocation of funds to Inspire Africa Coffee, a private entity financed by government to establish a coffee factory as a tertiary hub for last mile coffee value addition in Ntungamo District. Story by Howwe \ 1739300545
National Uganda Aids Commission needs Shs300 billion to bridge HIV funding gap The policy brief noted that Uganda spends approximately Shs1.9 trillion annually on HIV services with 60 per cent of this funding coming from donors, primarily the U.S. government through President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Story by Howwe \ 1739300238