Politics
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Deforestation law: Tayebwa pledges to push for lifting of restrictions on export of crops to EU
KAMPALA, March 5, 2025; The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa will begin his duty as President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Joint Parliamentary Assembly [OACPS] with mediations…
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Mukono district expands tap water access to rural communities
MUKONO, March 5, 2025 – The Chairperson of Mukono District, Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa, has urged politicians to refrain from resisting development projects introduced in their areas that could benefit the people.…
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Museveni urges Christians to embrace poverty alleviation programmes
FORT PORTAL CITY, March 4, 2025: President Yoweri Museveni has called on Christians in the country to embrace government programmes aimed at tackling household poverty. In a speech delivered by Vice President…
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MPs query request for insurance premium on existing loan
KAMPALA, March 1, 2025 – A request by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic to acquire an extra loan to cater for an insurance premium on a running loan aimed at financing…
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Rubirizi district hailed for strong PDM performance
RUBIRIZI, 28 February 2025 – The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has commended Rubirizi district as the second-best performer in the absorption and utilisation of funds under the Parish Development Model…
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Speaker urges Ugandans to protect environment
KAMPALA, February 27, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Ugandans to conserve the environment in their communities. The Speaker made the call while chairing the House on…
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Apaa land conflict: Acholi and Madi communities seek reconciliation
ADJUMANI, February 27, 2025 – In a historic step towards reconciliation, the Acholi and Madi communities have shown signs of reaching an agreement to end the long-standing Apaa land conflict, a dispute…
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Faith and Ethical Communities Unite to Champion Reparative Justice for Africans and People of African Descent
ADDIS ABABA, February 27, 2025 — In alignment with the African Union’s [AU] 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” a two-day workshop will be held on…
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House passes Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024
KAMPALA, February 26, 2025 –– Parliament has passed the Public Service Pension Fund Bill, 2024. The Bill, if signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni, will make public servants in the country…
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Parliament queries last minute loan request for UMEME buyout
KAMPALA, February 26, 2025 – Members of Parliament [MPs] on the Committee of National Economy have queried government’s ‘last minute’ request for a US$ 190 million loan to finance the UMEME buyout…
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