National Government to provide Shs756.988 bn for 2026 general elections The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has called on government to provide Shs756.988 billion for the Electoral Commission (EC) to commence preparations for the 2026 general elections. Story by Howwe \ 1713252278
National Speaker’s delegation impressed by Namboole stadium works The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, inspected works at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Story by Howwe \ 1713213486
National Legislators rally behind agriculture ministry despite budget cuts The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked the Budget Committee to give special importance to the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the country. Story by Howwe \ 1712908724
National MPs unimpressed with slow Namboole stadium works Members of Parliament have questioned the delayed completion of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Story by Howwe \ 1712908476
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 Opposition Advocates Human Rights-Centric Budget Approach for FY 2024/2025 In his address, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi emphasized that in the upcoming fiscal year, the Opposition has adopted an approach that places human rights at the forefront of budget considerations. Story by Howwe \ 1712731954
National Lawmakers question Income Tax exemption for Bujagali Power Lawmakers have questioned a proposal by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) to give Bujagali Hydro Power Project a one-year income tax exemption up to 30 June 2025. Story by Howwe \ 1712683925
National Speaker directs Ministers to resolve city traders’ woes The traders, under their umbrella body, Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) started a strike which has seen majority of shops in down town closed since 08 April 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1712683798
National MPs incensed over failure to reopen Kilembe Mines Hospital The prolonged reopening of Kilembe Mines Hospital in Kasese District which was washed away by floods, is taking a toll on the residents and has attracted the attention of Parliament. Story by Howwe \ 1712644581
National Mubende Hospital management on the spot over CT Scan fees The members of the committee led by Luwero District Woman Representative, Hon. Brenda Nabukenya is following up on government assurances and promises in the health sector. Story by Howwe \ 1712561191
National Govt to investigate fraudulent land dealings in Agago district The Attorney General observed that all land owned by NFA and UWA is by gazette and all customary ownership of land can be determined by records under the Ministry of Lands. Story by Howwe \ 1712171455
National Four new members join Parliament Dokolo District Woman MP, Hon. Sarah Aguti, on the UPC ticket was the first to take the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of a Member of Parliament. Story by Howwe \ 1712171146