On November 6, 2024, Uganda’s Parliament passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, which merges the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)…
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Higher Education and UNESCO Bills Sent Back to Committee for Review
President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment)…
Ministry of Defence Grapples with High Costs for Troop Transport Amidst Grounded Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence is facing significant financial strain, spending approximately Shs400 million monthly to transport troops to Somalia and…
Government tabled Shs58.34 Trillion Budget for 2024/2025 Financial Year
Government has presented a Shs58.34 national budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, intended to focus on ‘full monetization of the…
Dokolo By-Elections: EC Reveals Roadmap with One-Week Campaign Window.
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has unveiled its comprehensive roadmap for the upcoming by-elections. The launch ceremony, held at…
President Museveni Endorses Five Key Bills into Law
President Museveni has signed five pivotal bills into law, as announced by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Thomas Tayebwa, during…
Deputy Speaker Criticizes Exorbitant School Fees, Calls for Urgent Action
In a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa voiced strong criticism against both public and…
Parliament Commends UNEB for Tackling Exam Malpractice
In a session on January 10th, 2024, the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports praised Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB)…
Parliament Set to Resume Session with Proposed Dual Plenary Sittings
Ugandan Parliament to resume on Jan 9, 2024, proposes dual Plenary sittings for extended debates. Budget focus on infrastructure, security,…
Speaker Among Urges Commonwealth Counterparts to Lead Efforts for Global Peace.
The Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Among, has called upon her fellow speakers in the Commonwealth to play a pivotal…