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Strict penalties for non adherence to building standards

Government has tabled the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that will see enforcement of standards in the construction industry with strict penalties for offenders.The Bill tabled by the State Minister for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama on Wednesday, 09 April 2025 will address the gaps in the…

Parliament makes payments through formal processes - Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has dismissed allegations that Members of Parliament received  Shs100 million for supporting the passing of the Coffee Bill.Tayebwa who chaired the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 09 April 2025 made the response after Butambala County Member of Parliament. Hon…

‘Revise entry requirements for health education institutions’

The Ministry of Education and Sports has been urged to consider revising the entry requirements for institutions for health education.Based on the new ordinary level curriculum, for one to qualify to pursue a certificate in any course offered in health education institutions, they must have scored…

Air quality regulations to be enforced

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) working with the Ministry of Works and Transport will soon roll out the air quality regulations which were enacted in 2024.According to the NEMA Executive Director, Dr. Akankwasah Barirega, a two-year grace period will be given to allow for…

MPs call for enhanced regulation of law profession

Lawmakers have raised concerns over the quality of lawyers, saying the increasing number of graduates in the profession are having a negative impact.Soroti Municipality Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Anna Adeke said that the high number of students pursuing the law degree calls for tightened…

Govt allocates funds for A- level curriculum implementation

Uncertainty over the implementation of the new Advanced level (A- level) school curriculum will soon end, after the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development allocated Shs7.1 billion for its implementation.The assurance was given after Members of Parliament sitting on the committee of…

UTel to take on operationalisation of National Backbone Infrastructure

Government is moving to revitalise the Uganda Telecommunications Corporation (UTel), after it secured investment commitments from Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC), a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company.The move is aimed at capitalising UTel to take on the management and commercialisation of the…

KCCA wants hospital in every division

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has asked Parliament for an annual budgetary appropriation of Shs35 billion intended to establish a general hospital in each of its five divisions.KCCA officials led by the Minister for KCCA and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Kyofatogabye Kabuye, who appeared…

Legislators query funding for compensation of war claimants

Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of budgetary provision and delay in compensation of cooperative societies and unions for losses suffered during political instabilities in the 1970s and 1980s.Appearing before the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry to present…

NUSAF IV to start in 2025/2026 Financial Year

Implementation of the long-awaited Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) IV is set to begin in July 2025, the Minister, Office of the Prime Minister (General Duties), Hon. Justine Lumumba has revealed.  The government initiative, aimed at supporting social protection and development in nine…

MPs decline DPP requests citing political interference

Legislators on the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs have rejected a proposal from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP)  to avail funds for the Inspections and Quality Assurance Department citing political interference and poor performance.The legislators were interfacing with…

Legislators press UVRI on research impact and funding

The Committee on Health is concerned about research dissemination, funding sustainability, and commercialisation strategies at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).In meeting held on Monday, 31 March 2025 on the ministerial policy statement and budget estimates for financial year 2025/2026,…

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