Category: Politics
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EFRIS STANDOFF: URA to open downtown office
By Our Reporter Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will establish an office in down town Kampala, popularly referred to as Kikuubo, that is solely dedicated to providing Electronic Fiscal Receipt and Invoicing Services (EFRIS) to traders and other tax payers, Minister of State for Finance(Planning), Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, has said. The decision made jointly by the…
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MPs endorse quota system for student loan scheme
By Our Reporter There is hope for learners in rural schools to benefit from the higher education students’ loan scheme after Parliament adopted a recommendation introducing the district quota system. The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024…
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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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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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Meet Ayikobua Isaac, the man dubbed the future of Ayivu East Division Constituency in Arua City come 2026
He is a big challenger of the ruling NRM Government in West Nile in general and Arua City in Particular.
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PLU Football Youth Tournament Launched by Ndorwa West MP Hopeful Simon Agaba in the constituency.
KABALE-The Ndorwa west Mp Hopeful Simon Agaba launches Patriotic league of Uganda (PLU) football youth tournament in the constituency. The tournament was launched yesterday on 6th of April 2024 at Janan Luwum Memorial School playground in Kamuganguzi sub- County and Katwaro playground in Ryakarimira town council Kabale district. While speaking at the launch, Simon Agaba…
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Joseph Mutebile Takes on Mission to Redeem Kabale Municipality Vows to Restore NRM’s Influence
KABALE-Joseph Mutebile, the MP hopeful for Kabale Municipality, has announced his mission to redeem the area and restore the glory of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). While speaking to our reporter, Mutebile emphasized his commitment to bringing positive change to Kabale and ensuring that the NRM regains its foothold in local politics. Mr. Mutebile stated…
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Inside Suspended RCC Anderson Burora- Speaker Among Bad Blood
Interestingly, Burora had nowhere to get the said samples to present it as evidence and atleast earn himself a transport refund.
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Hon Prossy Urges Parents to Prioritize Local Education Over Expensive Schools, Emphasizes Responsible Parenting
RUBANDA-The Commissioner of Parliament, Honorable Akampurira Prossy Begumisa Mbabazi, advised parents to advocate for local school education to their children and move away from expensive schools notorious for their exorbitant school fee rates. She made these remarks yesterday during the sendoff ceremony of Ven Justus Akampurira in the service held at Hamurwa Church of Uganda…
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Dr. Hilary Mbona Urges Vigilance Against Political Lies and Propaganda Ahead of Elections
By Nathan Bahangwa KABALE-Dr. Hilary Bakamwesiga Mbona, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Ndorwa West, urged Christians to be more careful and not to be swayed by propaganda and lies from politicians as election time approaches. He made this call yesterday March 17th while addressing Christians of Katojo Catholic Church in Habuhuriro Parish, Kahungye Sub-county,…