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Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy.

Speaker, Anita Among, has renewed a call to the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala to fast track the commencement of works on the 77 km Kampala-Jinja expressway. 

Amidst the bustling political activities, sentiments within the FDC highlight a strong desire to honor Cecilia Ogwal's legacy by having her daughter continue her work.

The recommendation is contained in a report of the committee presented before Parliament on Thursday, 15 February 2024, on the status of the presidential directive.

But as much as betting can be a harmless flutter, the regulations keep the industry in check and ensure the odds aren't rigged against the players.

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, revealed this during the Prime Minister’s Question Time during the plenary sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, on Thursday, 15 February 2024.

Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured.

The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs discovered that the SACCO’s management is violating the Cooperatives Societies Act by denying them the option of voluntary saving.  

H.E. Hidemoto, together with the Deputy Ambassador, Tomotaka Yoshimura, attended plenary to observe proceedings in the visitors’ gallery on Tuesday, 13 February 2024.

Members of Parliament (MPs) were responding to a call from the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, urging them to donate blood.

Minister Mugarra, accompanied by the UWA team, said most parks are experiencing challenges with poaching as well as animals escaping to community land resulting into destruction of life and property.

Livestock farmers will meet the cost of purchasing vaccine for the foot and mouth disease (FMD).