National MPs return mandate to supervise NGOs back to Internal Affairs Ministry This was while the lawmakers considered the NGO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1713942407
National Govt tables 23 more RAPEX Bills for First Reading The Bills and their certificates of financial implication were presented by different ministers for first reading, during the plenary sitting of Tuesday, 09 April 2024 chaired by Speaker Anita Among. Story by Howwe \ 1712775777
National Public consultations open on Anti-Counterfeit Bill In a bid to combat the rampant spread of counterfeit goods and bolster the economy, Parliament has embarked on a significant journey with the initiation of public consultations on the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill, 2023. Story by Howwe \ 1710444055
National ICT Ministry given three-month deadline to table Copyright Bill Parliament has directed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, to table the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill by May 2024 which seeks to introduce amendments to several provisions in the Act. Story by Howwe \ 1709578106
National Govt moves to streamline use of Kiswahili language Government has proposed the establishment of a Kiswahili Council as a government agency that will promote the usage of the Kiswahili language in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1709233541
National Parliament passes Animal Feeds Bill The Animal Feeds Committee chaired by the Commissioner for Animal Production in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is charged with the issuance of relevant permits in the industry. Story by Howwe \ 1708543814
National Parliament Fast-Tracks Agency Mergers with Nine Bills Introduced Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy. Story by Howwe \ 1708455294
National Parliament passes the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 The chief investigator will also lead investigations into an accident or serious incident that occurs in Uganda or outside Uganda involving an aircraft registered in Uganda or an aircraft operated by an operator in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1706819177
National Parliament on standby to fastrack amendments to Aviation Bill Legislators are on standby to process amendments to the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to forestall hard-hitting recommendations from an international audit. Story by Howwe \ 1706646079
National Govt tables Sugar Amendment Bill, 2023 The Uganda Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council will replace and take on duties of the Sugar Board created by the Sugar Act 2020, and regulate the sugar industry in the country. Story by Howwe \ 1701805103