LOP Ssenyonyi tasks Gov’t to Account for new Missing Persons
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP).
Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in…
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Defend monogamy for Christians - MPs
Members of Parliament have tasked the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda IRCU) to defend the position of the church, that monogamy is the only form of accepted Christian marriage.
MPs said that a section of pastors they have interacted with…
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Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list - Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list.
Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy…
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IUIU don warns against family breakdown in the Marriage Bill
A family law expert at the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU), Dr. Diana Musoke has warned that the Marriage Bill, 2024 has potential to destroy the institution of marriage if enacted into law.
Dr. Musoke said the proposals in the Bill…
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Besigye to appear in court after parliamentary pressure
Veteran politician, Dr Kiiza Besigye will appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 following intense parliamentary pressure.
The continued detention and health condition of Besigye was a centre of debate during the…
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Members to face three-month suspension over dodging committee meetings
Members have passed a tough proposal to ensure that they attend committee meetings or get punished for dodging.
According to the new rule, a committee member must attend meetings unless granted leave of absence and failure if which, can…
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House irked by flaws in National Voter Registration Exercise
Legislators have raised concern over irregularities and alleged misconduct in the ongoing general update of the National Voters Register ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The update exercise, conducted in accordance with Article 61(1)(e…
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Gov’t withdraws Forensic Evidence Bill
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, has withdrawn the Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, which sought to regulate and streamline forensic science services in crime investigation and prosecution.
The Bill was first…
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