Category: News
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MPs reject proposal to dissolve Coffee Authority
By Our Reporter The House Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has expressed concern that dissolving Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) as proposed in the Government rationalisation policy, will significantly affect the country’s leading agricultural export earner. Chaired by Hon. Janet Okori-Moe, the committee justified the need to retain UCDA, citing government’s commitment to…
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Speaker Among impressed with Namboole stadium works
Caption: Speaker Anita Among (C) touring other sections and amenities of the stadium complex on Monday, 15 April 2024 The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, on Monday, 15 April 2024 inspected works at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Among, accompanied by a team from Parliament, was taken on a guided tour by army officials supervised…
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A LEGEND RESTS! Dr. Martin Aliker dead at 95
Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker, a Ugandan dental surgeon, businessman, entrepreneur, and community leader has passed on at 95. Dr. Aliker was a senior presidential adviser and has sat on the board of directors of nearly forty Ugandan companies. He also served as the chancellor of Victoria University Uganda. From 2004 until 2014, he served…
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All UPDF soldiers set for double salary increment
By Our Reporter In a significant move aimed at boosting the welfare of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) officers, Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of their salaries. This decision was presented by Hon. Wilson Kajwengye, the Chairperson of the Defence Committee of Parliament as the Hous considered the defence and veretans…
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MPs approve Shs200 billion for Kampala city roads
The citizenry should look forward to better roads in the capital city after Parliament approved an additional Shs157 billion for road infrastructure development. Members of Parliament on Friday, 12 April 2024 gave a nod to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to reconstruct and maintain city roads in the 2024/2025 financial year after the lawmakers adopted…
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Finance ministry on the spot over Shs4 trillion irregular expenditure
PIcture caption: ON THE SPOT: Hon. Amos Lugoloobi (C) listening to colleague ministers during the plenary sitting on Friday, 12 April 2024 Parliament has tasked the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to explain the spending of Shs4.05 trillion without prior approval from Parliament. The matter came to the fore on Friday, 12 April…
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Parliament approves Electoral Commission’s Shs756 billion request for 2026 general elections
By Our Reporter The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has called on government to provide Shs756.988 billion for the Electoral Commission (EC) to commence preparations for the 2026 general elections. Their call follows delays in release of funds to effect the general elections roadmap, which according to the committee chairperson, Hon. Robina Rwakoojo, is way…
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MPs reject shs200 billion for UNRA staff compensation
Parliament has rejected and re-allocated Shs200 billion budgeted to compensate Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) staff that will be affected by the ongoing rationalisation. The funds have now been earmarked for debt repayment. This decision came amidst deliberations led by Hon. Dan Kimosho, the Chairperson of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, during the presentation of…
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South Africa president Ramaphosa jets in Uganda this Monday
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 15-16 April 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Uganda to meet with HE President Yoweri Museveni. The two leaders will discuss regional security and stability, including the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. From Kampala, President Ramaphosa will proceed to the Republic of…
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NWSC-KCCA commission modern sanitation facilities to improve water, sanitation in Kampala
KAMPALA – The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has on Friday, April 12, 2024 handed over Nine sanitation facilities to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to help improve water and sanitation infrastructure in the capital Kampala. The facilities located at Police Primary School- Kibuli, St. Paul Primary School, Nsambya P/S, Kasanga Primary School,…