Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and IOC’s William Blick Discuss Youth Sports and Development Initiatives in Uganda \ 1730316819
National Speaker Among urges EAC states to implement protocols The East African Community (EAC) partner states have been urged to consolidate the gains of unity and cohesion in a bid to ensure a united community which will unlock the potential for local solutions to shared problems. Story by Howwe \ 1730225839
National MPs call for more firefighting stations across the country The proposal follows a fire arising after a fuel tanker overturned in Kigogwa town along the Kampala-Gulu highway, claiming the lives of 15 people and destroying property on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1729795798
National MPs raise red flag on excess budget releases for districts The Committee on Public Accounts (Local Government) has questioned the motive behind excess release of budgets to districts saying that this has contributed to low absorption of funds. Story by Howwe \ 1729795238
National Parliament sends Forestry Authority to Water Ministry Parliament has passed the National Forestry and Tree Planting (Amendment) Bill, 2024, as part of the ongoing government policy on rationalisation of its agencies. Story by Howwe \ 1729706351
National Address non-payment of university lecturers – Speaker Among While raising the concern during a plenary sitting held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, Ebwalu also tabled a list of the students affected by the withholding of results. Story by Howwe \ 1729705466
National LoP calls for accountability of Shs266 billion investment in Roko Ssenyonyi said that whereas government invested in the company to ensure completion of construction of projects such as Parliamentary Chambers and Uganda Cancer Institute, among others, little progress has been made. Story by Howwe \ 1729622301
National Bugisu, Buganda MPs unite to oppose dissolution of coffee authority UCDA plays a crucial role in promoting and regulating Uganda's coffee industry by enhancing marketing, ensuring export quality, supporting research, and advancing value addition, while coordinating the sector’s activities and formulating relevant policies. Story by Howwe \ 1729187256
National Investigate burning of Uganda House in Kenya Lawmakers have demanded an investigation into the burning of Uganda House during the GenZ led anti-tax demonstrations in Nairobi, Kenya. Story by Howwe \ 1729102442
National Ssenyonyi wants answers on Atiak Sugar Factory The LOP was concerned that the factory that has not been able to produce sugar is continuously being funded and questioned government’s interests. Story by Howwe \ 1729102241
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