National Delayed release of funds affecting road works – Kasaija The minister’s response was prompted by a concern by Mityana Municipality MP, Hon. Hon. Francis Zaake who said the road from Kampala needed immediate intervention. Story by Howwe \ 1729060995
National The Sexual Offences Bill 2024 re-tabled in Parliament The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 that seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament. Story by Howwe \ 1728974672
National Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting held on Monday, 14 October 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1728933601
National President Museveni Praises NRM at Independence Day celebrations in Busia President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the crucial role of the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in the creation of wealth and development. Story by Howwe \ 1728497557
National PM directs minister on Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntugamo District Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has directed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze to investigate the reported delay in lifting of quarantine in Ntugamo District, even after the district is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free. Story by Howwe \ 1727982026
National URA registers growth in VAT revenue The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) registered a 13 per cent growth in Value Added Tax (VAT) in the year ended 30 June 2023. Story by Howwe \ 1727894174
National Bill to change LOP selection process tabled for First Reading Lumu belongs to the Democratic Party (DP), one of the Opposition parties in Parliament. He presented the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, on Tuesday, 01 October 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1727807209
National Parliament condemns forced HIV testing for Hoima Stadium workers The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Dr Joseph Ruyonga, told Parliament that the workers at Hoima Stadium were under pressure to test for HIV/AIDS or suffer contract termination. Story by Howwe \ 1727290467
National Relief for lawyers as LDC agrees to second intake The Law Development Centre (LDC) will have a second intake of lawyers to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice this academic year, the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament. Story by Howwe \ 1727289468
National Delayed Constitutional review irks legislators The Bill was among several Bills seeking to give effect to government policy for Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). Story by Howwe \ 1727248005
National Experts Dispatched to Kanungu District after Anthrax outbreak The Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, called for an inter-ministerial effort to fight the anthrax. Story by Howwe \ 1727247668
National Deputy Speaker rallies Chinese lawmakers to invest in Uganda’s Tourism The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism destinations for their citizenry. Story by Howwe \ 1727167195