National
Govt moves to streamline use of Kiswahili language
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House demands stringent action on lawless road users
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Minister Otafiire Summoned Over the Relocation of Luzira Prison
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Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority protests merger
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National
Speaker Among to address tea sector plight
The tea farmers prayed for a Shs5 billion stabilisation fund to bail out those struggling in the sector, a one year waiver on corporate statutory obligations and a subsidy on inputs for the sector.
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National
Tayebwa encourages Anglican church on investment in education
He made the call while officiating at the ground breaking ceremony of Saints, Andrew and Philip Cathedral in Mukono district on Sunday, 25 February 2024.
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National
Education Minister calls for more funding for public universities
The Ministry of Education and Sports has renewed a call for increased funding to support key activities in public universities including staffing, infrastructure development and research, among others.
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National
Parliament passes Animal Feeds Bill
The Animal Feeds Committee chaired by the Commissioner for Animal Production in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is charged with the issuance of relevant permits in the industry.
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National
Party whips re-designate MPs in committee shakeup
According to Among, 50 percent of the newly designated legislators on COSASE missed a capacity development workshop organised by the Parliamentary Commission between 15 and 17 February 2024, without a satisfactory explanation.
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National
Parliament Fast-Tracks Agency Mergers with Nine Bills Introduced
Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy.
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National
Speaker Among Demands Action on Stalled Kampala-Jinja Expressway
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.
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National
Over ten Women Eye the Late Cecilia Ogwal’s Seat
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.
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National
Industrial parks require Shs160bn for direct access to electricity
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.
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National
Exploring the Game Rules of Sports Betting Regulations in Uganda
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.
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National
Nabbanja clarifies on Mulago kidney transplant charges
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.
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National
Govt drops charges for regular renewal of National IDs
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.
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