Gov’t seeks to regulate, streamline DNA use in court proceedings
Government has introduced a proposed law that seeks to regulate and streamline the use of DNA in criminal court proceedings.
The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, tabled the Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, which aims to modernise…
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New Kisoro District Woman MP takes oath
Grace Ngabirano Akifeza has taken the oaths of allegiance and of Member of Parliament as the new representative for Kisoro District, following her victory in a by-election held on 14 November 2024.
Hon. Ngabirano (Independent) will serve…
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Accountability committees flag queries in meet with Auditor General
The Public Accounts Committees (PAC) have flagged concerns over discrepancies and omissions in financial reporting by the Auditor General of various entities.
These concerns were raised during a harmonisation meeting between the different…
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‘Increase public education on the Constitution’
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a call to government and civil society to increase public education on the Constitution.
Tayebwa made this call whole commissioning the virtual museum of constitutionalism.
The museum was…
Tayebwa assures tourism sector of increased funding
Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged enhanced government commitment to Uganda’s tourism sector vowing increased funding and prioritisation to transform it into a key economic driver.
Speaking as the chief guest at the Ekkula…
Speaker Among, DRC MPs discuss regional trade, security
Speaker Anita Among has met a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with regional security and commerce top on the agenda.
Speaker Among said security is critical in enabling integration and growing…
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Coffee Bill passed seeing UCDA back in mother ministry
Parliament of Uganda has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 integrating the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
This move is part of the…
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Road agencies scrapped
The Uganda National Roads Authority and the Uganda Road Fund have been dissolved and their functions returned to the Ministry of Works and Transport.
This follows the repealing of the Uganda Road Fund Act, 2008 and the Uganda National Roads…
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