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 David Muhoozi, has withdrawn the Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, which sought to regulate and streamline forensic science services in crime investigation and prosecution.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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Let ministry consider education review report – Speaker
Speaker Anita Among has asked legislators to allow the Ministry of Education and Sports to consider the Education Policy Review Commission Report before it is presented to Parliament.
The report was presented to the Minister for Education,…
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Shs1.2 trillion approved to facilitate merged agencies
Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of over Shs1.2 trillion to facilitate the transfer of funds from rationalised government agencies to the receiving institutions.
The supplementary expenditure schedule No.2 for the financial…
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Committee lays bare tough rules on MPs' dress code, reports
The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline has made strict proposals for the dress code of Members of Parliament (MPs).
Presented by the chairperson, Hon. Abdu Katuntu, during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, the…
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MPs propose to reallocate RAPEX monies to ministries
Parliament has passed a motion that if approved, will see funds reallocated to ministries from agencies affected by the Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) in a bid to ensure continuity of service.
The…
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Too Early to Count Savings from Agency Mergers – Minister Musasizi
Government is yet to confirm the savings that have accrued from the rationalisation of agencies, a minister has told Parliament.
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi,…
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‘Gov’t implementing Supreme Court orders on court martial’
The Attorney General, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament that he government has started implementing the recent Supreme Court orders on trial of civilians in the General Court Martial.
Kiryowa Kiwanuka said that they have also…
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