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Sports council, netball federation in new Shs139 million probe

The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has kicked off another probe into the affairs of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) regarding an unaccounted expenditure of Shs139.3 million during a 2021 trip in Namibia.This query arises from the Auditor General’s report for Financial Year 2020/…

Parliament to champion mental health awareness - Speaker

Parliament is taking lead on mental health awareness with the Speaker, Anita Among, encouraging all MPs to test for mental wellness.“We need to start with ourselves to make sure that when we are legislating for the people, we are mentally stable - that is a priority. Before we talk about checking…

Speaker Among rallies region’s legislators on solidarity

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged colleague Speakers and legislators of the East African Community (EAC) to stand with Uganda in protecting the morals and values of the region's future generations.“We recently passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 and it is due for assent. The…

Uganda Human Rights Commission releases 25th annual report

The Uganda Human Rights Commission(UHRC) has been commended for capturing socio-economic issues in their 25th annual report.Breaking away from the tradition of focusing solely on political and civil rights, the report sheds light on critical concerns such as hunger, landslides, disease outbreaks,…

Winners, losers as Parliament passes Shs52.7 trillion national budget

Parliament has passed the 2023/2024 National Budget after a marathon sitting on Thursday, 18 May 2023 chaired by Speaker Anita Among that commenced at 8 a.m.Whereas the Shs52.7 trillion looks big on paper, actually, Shs21.4 trillion is set aside for statutory expenditure, which covers items such as…

Gov’t urged to reinvest revenue from labour export

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development wants government to plough the revenue from labour export back into the ministry to boost the sector, whose activities have not been budgeted for in the 2023/2024 financial year.The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aggrey Kibenge said the sector…

MPs make plea for demarcation in contested border areas

Legislators have asked government to demarcate all borders under dispute following increases in tribal clashes among the communities.The MPs demands follows prayers presented during matters of national importance by the West Moyo County MP, Hon. Tom Alero, during the plenary sitting of Wednesday,…

Parliament halts evictions in Mt. Elgon National Park

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a directive to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials in Sebei sub-region to halt evictions of people living around Mt. Elgon National Park.She gave the directive on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, following a request by Kween County MP, Hon. William…

Finance ministry cautioned over last minute corrections to budget

Parliament has cautioned the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development over last minute corrections to the budget as MPs inch closer to passing of the national budget.The caution follows a request from the state finance minister for general duties, Hon. Henry Musasizi, to lay on the…

President Ruto to continental MPs: Africa should lead in climate change solutions

MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA: Kenyan President, William Samoei Ruto, has called on African countries to take a lead in handling the climate change challenges affecting the world.Ruto said that Africa has over the years been focused on the challenges anddifficulties faced and the assistance needed, which…

Budget: Speaker beseeches MPs to prioritise healthcare and roads

With MPs set to pass the Appropriation Bill, Speaker Anita Among has asked legislators to vote adequate funds to the health and roads sectors.Infrastructure in the country is currently stressed, with the Katonga bridge giving way and causing massive disruptions for South Western Uganda bound…

House approves Shs4.4 trillion supplementary request

Parliament has given the green light for a supplementary request of Shs4.4 trillion to cover additional expenses in the 2021/2022 fiscal year.On 10 May, the finance ministry presented a Supplementary Appropriation Bill to Parliament, seeking an extra Shs4.4 trillion to address unforeseen expenses…

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