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He said the failure to focus on a singular high value crop to invest in, is among the reasons why the region’s household incomes have not grown.

A law that will regulate the operations of technologists and technicians, has been mooted for consideration by Parliament.

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua has applauded the 11th Parliament for holding the first ever regional plenary sittings in Gulu City, Northern Uganda. 

The legislator said the community is disturbed by reports indicating that majority of the cases are children below 15 years followed by women who suffer from breast cancer.

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among visited the home of the former Speaker, late Jacob Oulanyah, in Omoro District and laid a wreath on his grave.  

This historic event has sparked a wave of activity, from cleaning up the streets to reorganising the town’s infrastructure. The city's transformation reflects both anticipation and hope as it welcomes this significant occasion.

Among the companies under review by the committee is M/S J2E Investment Corporation Limited which is seeking a tax waiver worth Shs2.718 billion as at 01 December 2023, accounting for interest accumulated.

The games, which will run up to 27 August 2024 are being hosted by Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School in Bukedea District, making it the seventh time Uganda is hosting these intercontinental secondary games.

The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has assured Ugandans that the outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) in the country is under control and being managed efficiently by her ministry.

The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said that the boarding of learners should be optional and not mandatory.

Internal Affairs State Minister, Gen David Muhoozi has said the national Identity cards that expire in 2024 will remain valid for another year.

Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and consumption of alcohol.