Parliament Calls for Increased Support to Smallholder Farmers
Parliament has adopted a motion urging government to scale up support for smallholder farmers under the National Smallholder Farmers Transformation and Climate Resilience Programme, after MPs argued that the main challenge facing farmers is poor…
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MPs Wants Safeguards for Government’s Shs723.4 Billion Investment in Dei BioPharma
The Committee on Presidential Affairs has called for stronger accountability, reliable utilities and clear performance targets for Dei BioPharma Limited, following a government investment of Shs723.4 billion in the pharmaceutical manufacturing…
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MPs Raise Alarm Over Falling Shilling, Escalating Fuel Costs
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concern over the continued depreciation of the Ugandan shilling against the US dollar, warning that the weakening currency is likely to increase the cost of doing business,…
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Tayebwa calls for expansion of community health workers’ programme
Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has urged the Ministry of Health to rollout community health extension workers across the country, so as to effectively bridge the gap between Ugandans at the grassroots and formal healthcare facilities.
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PAC Chair Demands Evidence of Impact From Government Projects
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has challenged Government project managers to demonstrate the actual impact of development projects, saying the completion of buildings and other outputs does not necessarily prove that public funds achieved…
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MPs pass fiscal framework to halve public debt
Parliament has approved a five-year fiscal framework targeting a reduction in Uganda’s public debt to 50 percent of non-oil Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Financial Year 2030/31, despite concerns over debt computation, enforcement of fiscal…
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‘Audit Lubowa Hospital Project, allow MPs visit’
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has underscored the importance of Parliament's oversight role, noting that Members of Parliament must conduct adequate inspections of government programmes and projects to ensure public resources are used effectively…
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Govt allays concerns over City Square
Government has allayed concerns over the development of City [Constitution] Square, probably the last green space within Kampala City, with the establishment of a shopping mall complex.
This follows concerns by the Leader of the Opposition…
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