National Policy reversal on livestock vaccination in the offing The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has said that government is considering a policy reversal on vaccination of livestock, to allow farmers purchase vaccines. Story by Howwe \ 1706819458
National Parliament passes the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 The chief investigator will also lead investigations into an accident or serious incident that occurs in Uganda or outside Uganda involving an aircraft registered in Uganda or an aircraft operated by an operator in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1706819177
National Parliament on standby to fastrack amendments to Aviation Bill Legislators are on standby to process amendments to the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to forestall hard-hitting recommendations from an international audit. Story by Howwe \ 1706646079
National Agriculture Minister directed on Foot and Mouth Disease This was contained in his communication during the plenary sitting on Thursday, 25 January 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1706209436
National Commonwealth Speakers praise Parliament’s hospitality Parliament hosted over 30 Speakers and Presiding Officers during the 27th CSPOC from 03 to 07 January 2024 at the Commonwealth Resort Hotel, Munyonyo. Story by Howwe \ 1706209230
National New Gov’t Assurances Committee Leadership Assumes Office The new leadership of Parliament’s Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation is mooting a plan to have government pledges captured in the financial year 2024/2025 sectoral budgets. Story by Howwe \ 1706208966
National Safepad Uganda gives limelight to girls, women, set to eliminate Period Poverty Safepad Uganda, a women-led organization committed to addressing menstrual hygiene challenges in the country, is set to launch Safepad, an innovative locally crafted menstrual hygiene solution. Story by Howwe \ 1706124803
National I am not a close friend to Bobi Wine - Dr. Kizza Besigye Dr. Kizza Besigye has dismissed claims of a close personal relationship with National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine, emphasizing his desire for unity across the entire opposition spectrum. Story by Howwe \ 1706083689
National UNEB set to release 2023 PLE results on Tomorrow A senior official indicated that PLE results for the year 2023 will be released on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 am, at State House Nakasero. Story by Howwe \ 1706039011
National Clear domestic arrears - The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has called on government to enforce mechanisms aimed at controlling the increasing domestic arrears. Story by Howwe \ 1705680983
National MPs advocate for robust funding for national healthcare Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have called for government commitment in providing sufficient funding to the Ministry of Health. Story by Howwe \ 1705602938
National MP and former Miss Uganda, Cecilia Ogwal is dead Media reports indicate that the 77-year-old Ogwal succumbed to cancer at a hospital in India. Story by Howwe \ 1705561190