MPs want healthcare gaps fixed despite slight progress

Ugandan’s uptake of health care services keeps improving reflecting an increased confidence in the country’s referral system, the Minister of Health, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has noted.

The Minister, who presented a statement on the…

Mbarara University pharmacy course accredited - Tayebwa

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has said the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) remains accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for the next four years despite a dispute over…

MPs call for children’s inclusion in regional climate decisions

Parliament has hosted the first East African Community’s Children Summit for Climate Change, with legislators calling for children’s inclusion in issues pertaining climate change.

The Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for…

COSASE Flags Delays in Human Rights Cases Despite Shs28.95 bn UHRC Funding

The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has raised concerns over delays in investigating human rights complaints, inspecting detention facilities and concluding tribunal cases at the…

NIN–TIN integration to expand Uganda’s tax base

The planned adoption of the National Identification Number (NIN) as the primary tax identification number for individuals will expand Uganda’s tax base, eliminate duplicate registrations and improve tax administration, the Minister of State for…

Deliver measurable climate action - Speaker Oboth

The Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth has called on leaders in strategic positions to stop trading statistics in boardrooms and to deliver measurable action to combat the effects of climate change.

Speaking at the Third CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting…

Speaker halts charcoal trade ban pending Govt statement

Parliament has moved to halt the ban on charcoal trade in the country, until the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development presents a statement to the House on the issue as well as on the uptake of alternative energy sources.

The…

PAC Calls for Central Yard for Govt Assets Awaiting Disposal

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central Government) has called on the Ministry of Works and Transport to designate a central facility to securely keep vehicles awaiting disposal by ministries, departments and agencies.

This facility, the…