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Buganda, Bugisu politicians unite in bid to save UCDA
KAMPALA, October 18, 2024 — Members of Parliament from the Buganda and Bugisu regions have issued stern warnings against any attempt to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA], stating that such…
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House Committee concerned over rising domestic arrears
KAMPALA, October 17, 2024 — Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee [Central Government] has raised concerns over Uganda’s financial management revealing a Shs 4.4 trillion gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue. In a…
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Delayed release of funds affecting road works, says Kasaija
KAMPALA, October 16, 2024 – The Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija has revealed that construction works on the Mityana – Mubende Road stalled due to delayed release of…
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Bill to criminalise sexual offences re-tabled
KAMPALA, October 15, 2024 — The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 which seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims in the country during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament.…
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Residents excited as Museveni settles Kyaka land conflict
KYEGEGWA, October 15, 2024 — President Yoweri Museveni yesterday resolved a long-standing land dispute in Kyaka South County, Kyegegwa district. The disputed land covers Kyaka I; Kazinga Town Council, Rwentuha and Migamba…
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Tayebwa calls for increased investment in Uganda’s agriculture
KAMPALA, October 11, 2024 — The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agriculture, saying that the sector holds the key to the country’s economic transformation.…
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Fighting corruption: Among calls for more awareness as Shs 8bln recovered
KAMPALA, October 4, 2024 – Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has urged the Inspectorate of Government [IG] to increase public awareness campaigns in the fight against corruption in the country. Among urged…
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House picks indigenous seeds over GMOs
KAMPALA, September 29, 2024 -Members of Parliament have urged government to establish mechanisms for preserving and promoting Uganda’s indigenous seeds and animal breeds, in a motion moved by Bufumbira East County representative,…
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Former journalist and Museveni’s Press Secretary Onapito dead
KAMPALA, September 27, 2024 — The former Member of Parliament for Amuria County and President Museveni’s Press Secretary, Francis Onapito Okomoloit has passed on. This is according to former minister and veteran…
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Hoima cooperative seeks value addition machinery
HOIMA, September 27, 2024 – Leaders of the Kigorobya Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Hoima district have appealed to the government for support in acquiring machinery to enhance value addition for…
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