National High Court Restrains Sheikh Shaban Mubajje as Uganda’s Mufti The High Court in Jinja has issued an injunction prohibiting Sheikh Shaban Mubajje from referring to himself as the legitimate Mufti of Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1715236852
National Bujagali tax exemption halted The decision was reached at during the plenary sitting on Monday, 06 June 2024 as the House considered the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1715114946
National MPs demand statement on Karuma Bridge Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. Story by Howwe \ 1715018322
National Govt exempts electric vehicle makers from Stamp Duty The exemption is part of the amendments in the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was passed during plenary sitting on Monday, 06 May 2024, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. Story by Howwe \ 1715018087
National President Museveni Contributes Shs1.3 Billion to Nebbi Catholic Diocese The Nebbi Catholic Diocese was tasked to lead the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations in 2024, slated for June 3rd, with a required budget of Shs1.3 billion. Story by Howwe \ 1714676967
National Pharmaceutical company boosted as supplementary budget is approved During plenary on Tuesday, 30 April 2023, the Deputy Chairperson of the Budget Committee, Hon. Achia Remigio presented the committee's report approving the supplementary. Story by Howwe \ 1714547328
National House approves Shs450 billion loan for Kitgum-Kidepo Road Upgrade Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project. Story by Howwe \ 1714506661
National Omusinga Mumbere Praises President Museveni for Skilling Youths Of Rwenzururu His Majesty Mumbere, accompanied by his wife Her Royal Highness Nyabaghole Agnes Ithungu Asimawe, made the remarks today at the graduation ceremony held at the Rwenzori Presidential Industrial Zonal hub, Mubuku, Kasese district. Story by Howwe \ 1714074948
National Parliament commits Shs1 billion for cancer centre as Speaker Among launches Rotary Cancer Run 2024 Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. Story by Howwe \ 1714029600
National Relocation of Luzira Prisons Sparks Debate among MPs A formal motion will be introduced in Parliament to determine the relocation of Luzira Prisons to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel. Story by Howwe \ 1714027713
National MPs return mandate to supervise NGOs back to Internal Affairs Ministry This was while the lawmakers considered the NGO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1713942407
National Deputy Speaker pledges support towards malaria fight The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he will rally Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritise malaria prevention and control in the 2024/2025 financial year budget. Story by Howwe \ 1713860331