Parliament passes Bills returned by President
Parliament has reconsidered and passed two Bills that were returned by the President in July 2024.
The Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were passed…
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Pay Members of District Service Commissions - MPs
In a bid to tackle corruption and improve functionality of District Service Commissions, lawmakers have proposed commensurate remuneration of members of the commissions.
The report of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government on…
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Minister appeals for expedited access to disaster monies
For the second day running, weather and climate-induced disasters continue to dominate parliamentary debates with legislators calling on government to prioritise funding for disaster management in the country.
The debate was triggered by a…
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Stakeholders to meet over Karuma Bridge closure
A meeting between stakeholder ministries and Members of Parliament (MPs) from Northern Uganda has been planned to address concerns over the closure of the Karuma Bridge.
The Ministry of Works and Transport closed the bridge over the River…
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Relief for lawyers as LDC agrees to second intake
The Law Development Centre (LDC) will have a second intake of lawyers to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice this academic year, the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament.
Members of Parliament (MPs) have…
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House condemns forced HIV testing for Hoima Stadium workers
Parliament has condemned the reported mandatory HIV/AIDS testing of workers at the Hoima Stadium, which is under construction in preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Dr…
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Delayed Constitutional review irks legislators
Lawmakers continue to raise concerns over the delayed constitutional review, with the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, urging the Attorney General to hasten the presentation of comprehensive amendments.
Tayebwa was responding to the Deputy…
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MPs seek Relief as Rains Wreak Havoc in countryside
Members of Parliament have appealed to the Government for urgent relief support as heavy rains continue to ravage various parts of the country.
During the plenary sitting of Tuesday, 24 September 2024, the House was overwhelmed with pleas…
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