National Health Ministry urged to address medicine shortages in hospitals The Ministry of Health has been tasked to engage District Health Officers (DHOs) to ensure timely delivery of medicines to different health facilities in the country. Story by Howwe \ 1723056713
National Govt asked to rescue Ugandan students stranded in Iran Hon. Abed Bwanika (NUP, Kimaanya-Kabonera Division), attested to the plight of Ugandan students in Iran, citing a relative who was allegedly duped in the same scheme. Story by Howwe \ 1723056266
National Govt tables Bill to address teacher discipline, absenteeism In establishing the National Teacher’s Council, the Bill also seeks to provide for the management of internship programme for teachers and regulation of the teaching profession. Story by Howwe \ 1723014469
National Address plight of medical interns - Thomas Tayebwa The Deputy Speaker who chaired the House on Thursday, 01 August 2024 said the interns cannot be deployed in hospitals until they have completed their training. Story by Howwe \ 1722541392
National Minister asked to explain casino at Uganda embassy in Dubai The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to respond to allegations of the use of Uganda’s consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a casino. Story by Howwe \ 1722537271
National Goons Arrested in Nansana Operation Linked to Panga Attacks and Robbery The operation was prompted by public concerns and previous attacks by panga-wielding individuals on civilians in Nabweru South II cell. Story by Howwe \ 1722408907
National I won't seek another term as the Speaker of Parliament - Anita Among Speaker of Parliament Anita Among says groups of people who are accusing her of being corrupt and demanding her resignation are misguided because she will serve as Speaker for two terms before handing over to her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa. Story by Howwe \ 1722201244
National Construction of Katonga bridge to commence in October Katumba Wamala said that the Katonga bridge was compromised due to meteorological changes which impacted the behaviour of the river. Story by Howwe \ 1721852354
National President Returns Two Bills for Reconsideration President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to Parliament for reconsideration. Story by Howwe \ 1721852106
National Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi questions government over arrest of NUP MPs The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has criticised government over the arrest of three Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Story by Howwe \ 1721759931
National Gov't warns youth planning to protest at parliament The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has cautioned Ugandan youth against emulating Kenyan demonstrators who protest against the high cost of living and repressive tax laws. Story by Howwe \ 1721326023
National President Museveni Signs 19 Bills into Law The President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed 19 Bills into law. Story by Howwe \ 1721159923