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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa condemns brutal arrest of female MPs

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has criticised the security agencies for what he called the brutal arrest of 11 female legislators.The legislators from the Opposition were arrested on Thursday, 27 April 2023 as they left Parliament to deliver a petition to the Minister for Internal Affairs. The…

Uganda has not signed Post Cotonou Agreement – Mulimba

The Post-Cotonou Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific countries has not been signed by Uganda.This revelation was made by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba on Wednesday, 26 April 2023, while presenting a…

Female Opposition MPs petition Speaker over brutalization

Opposition female Members of Parliament have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among over the continued disruption of their activities by security operatives and Resident District Commissioners (RDCs).The petition follows recent events in different parts of the country where the police…

We must co-exist - Speaker Among tells Teso religious leaders

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has urged leaders of the Church of Uganda in Kumi Diocese and the Reformed Anglican Church (RAC) in the Upper Nile Diocese to promote unity among their congregation so as to curb on-going conflict.“I understand and believe that there is a problem to solve…

‘Funding gaps affecting KCCA road maintenance’

Kampala City requires a 10 year master Plan with funding estimated at Shs800 billion annually to revamp roads and drainage infrastructure, according to the State Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Kyofa Kabuye.The Minister said that supplementary funding of Shs40…

Parliament to investigate gold tax waivers

Parliament will start an inquiry into the circumstances under which the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, waived taxes worth Shs616 billion on gold exports.The decision to start the investigation followed a motion by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga to institute a select…

Cosase starts inquiry into National Medical Stores

The National Medical Stores (NMS) has justified to the Parliamentary Committee of Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) why it keeps purchasing and receiving pharmaceutical stock and equipment that do not meet the country’s standards.The Committee led by the Chairperson,…

Gov’t ready to evacuate Ugandans in Sudan - Nabbanja

Government has located 208 out of the 271 Ugandans stranded in Sudan and plans to evacuate them are underway.This was revealed by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja in her statement to the House on Tuesday, 25 April 2023.Nabbanja said that following a presidential directive, preparations have…

Table regulations on water transport - Tayebwa

The Ministry of Works and Transport has been directed to present an update regulations to operationalise the Inland and Water Transport Act, 2021.The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa said the law has been lying idle from when it was passed because the regulations to implement it have not been brought…

Kyegegwa residents petition LOP Mpuuga over land conflict

Residents of four sub-counties in Kyegegwa District have petitioned the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga questioning the process through which their land was allocated to refugees.  Led by their chairman, Daniel Nimpamya, the residents of Mpara, Kazinga, Rwentuha and Mugamba…

Muhakanizi hailed for Uganda’s economic development

The former Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, late Keith Muhakanizi has been hailed by Parliament for his dedication to the economic restoration and transformation of Uganda.The House held a special sitting in honour of Muhakanizi on Wednesday, 26 April 2023.Muhakanizi died on…

Plant mosquito repellent trees - Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has asked Ugandans to get rid of mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes.Speaking after taking a lead role in the Parliament Walk against Malaria on Sunday, 23 April 2023, Tayebwa said it doesn't have to be only about money but…

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