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UNEB Hires 14,000 Teachers Mark Exams
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Uganda, China legislatures pledge continued cooperation
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Legislators advocate for improved banking access for PDM funds
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Include males in fight against gender based violence, MPs task Govt
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Finance Ministry requires Shs2 billion to establish Sugar Board
Minister Anite was appearing before the committee chaired by Hon. Rita Atukwasa (Ind., Mbarara City) on Wednesday 22 November 2023.
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National
Govt moves to increase Supreme Court judges
Mao reiterated that his ministry was financially constrained to establish the commission and instead advised the government to utilize the Uganda Law Reform Commission.
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‘Increase staffing at agriculture mechanization centres’
Led by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Janet Okori-Moe, the MPs visited mechanisation centres in Uganda to appreciate progress made in transitioning from rudimentary to high-end farming tools.
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Desire Mirembe's Killer to spend 30 years in jail
Dr Mathew Kirabo has been ordered to spend 30 years in prison for the murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Desire Mirembe in July 2015.
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MPs court Ugandans in Southern Africa on investments
Ugandans in the diaspora have been urged to invest more back home and also market the country’s vast investment opportunities and tourism potential.
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Speaker assures Lango MPs on Akii Bua Stadium construction
According to the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, plans are already underway to construct stadia in each region where Akii Bua will be covered.
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Proposed Legislation Emerges as Committee Discusses New GMO Laws
The Gene Drive Technology, which is being done under the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), is preferential transmission of genes intended for curbing malaria.
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Legislators ask govt to improve road infrastructure
Members of Parliament have urged government through the Ministry of Works and Transport to ensure that ongoing works to improve road infrastructure cover all areas of the country.
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National
Parliament passes Bill granting UNOC monopoly over oil supply
The Petroleum Supply (Amendment), Bill 2023 is aimed at eliminating the middlemen in the oil supply chain that are said to be the cause of fluctuations in oil pump prices.
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National
Bill to regulate consumption of alcohol tabled
A private member’s bill, the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023, which seeks to regulate the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks, has been presented for its first reading to Parliament.
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National
Mulago needs Shs25 billion to operationalize organ transplant unit
Dr. Ayume told the House sitting on Tuesday 14 November 2023 that even with the good equipment in place, the unit remains dysfunctional due to scarcity of utilities such as water, air conditioning and the drainage system.
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The Deputy Speaker to sponsor Sironko nurse for degree training
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to pay for the education of Agnes Nambozo, the winner of the Nurse of the Year Award.
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