Hon. Musherure asks Prime Minister Nabbanja to explain the delayed implementation of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project.
House can’t proceed with the Human-Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2023, to allow gov’t to harmonise with the private mover, Hon. Sarah Opendi.
Premier,Nabbanja has asked for two weeks
Hon. Asuman Basalirwa (Bugiri Municipality) supports the idea of enhancing the welfare of Local Councils, saying his 70-year-old mother has been serving for many years, earning just Shs10,000 per month
Members of Parliament submitting on the report on the notice of extension of term of office of LCI & LC IIs. The report has been adopted.
Hon. Mourine Osoru Arua City says it is the right time for Parliament to appropriate money for the election of LCIs while Hon. Simon Peter Wokorach Aswa County asks what gov’t has in place for acting LCIs in the newly-created villages.
Hon. Irene Linda Fort Portal proposes an increment of the ex-gratia for Local Councils and adequate training to allow them handle some simple court matters.
“The LCIs are handling so many cases and should even be trained to handle some court matters at their level.
Hon. Pius Wakabi, the Deputy Chairperson of the Committee who is presenting the report, says the failure to elect new LCI and LCIIs has posed questions of the legality of the office bearers and the decisions they made.
Next on the Order Paper is the motion for adoption of the report of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government on the notice of extension of term of office of administrative unit councils (LC I & LC IIs)
Hon. Pius Wakabi, the Deputy Chairperson of the Committee who is presenting the report, says the failure to elect new LCI and LCIIs has posed questions of the legality of the office bearers and the decisions they made.
Opposition MPs decry the brutal handling of candidates vying for Kawempe North seat.
“Why must you have Joint Anti-Terrorist Task Force JATF in matters of elections Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Kira Municipality
Next on the Order Paper is the motion for adoption of the report of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government on the notice of extension of term of office of administrative unit councils (LC I & LC IIs)
MPs on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance PF-AMR are inspecting various laboratories and microbiology labs at regional referral hospitals and animal health surveillance laboratories under District Veterinary Officers DVOs #Raymon
As we continue to look for ways of handling the challenge of garbage in Uganda, I have today held a meeting with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates as a follow up of my visit in Dubai recently.
The delegation was led by Dr. Puneet Sarna, the Senior Director operational Beeah Group that manages garbage in Saljah. Basing on lessons from members of the delegation, we discussed several proposals to handle the challenge of garbage in the country
Maama Janet and I commissioned a milk processing plant in Kiruhura District on our way to Rwampara. This facility owned by Benni Foods Limited is very welcome
They are in the right place at the right time, and have made a good decision. The global demand for milk is significant. We will ensure they receive a consistent electricity supply by providing a dedicated line
On the other hand, Farmers in the area should grow grass to feed their cows, which positively impacts milk production.
Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja the Prime Minister of the republic of Uganda has officially ushered in the commencement of construction works at the first biosciences park in Uganda at Nakasongola district, Katugo.
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, February 28th, 2025.
Ramadan is a period of heightened worship, religious reflection, charity, and good deeds. It often unites families and friends in festive gatherings to share meals together when breaking their fast.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Muslim community a prosperous Ramadan.
Ramadan Kareem
Rt Hon Anita Annet Among Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda – Under the Leadership of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Uganda has registered consistent economic progress in the last two decades, averaging 6% per year. We have maintained macroeconomic stability and contained inflation within the single-digit bracket. Building on these achievements, we will work towards increasing the size of the economy and expand our revenue base.To achieve this, we will continue removing bottlenecks that affect doing business for both large investments and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In addition, we will aggressively promote Uganda as an investment and tourist destination. Furthermore, the NRM recognizes the contribution made by Ugandans living in the Diaspora to the economy. We will provide incentives for them to invest at home and also encourage them to participate in technology transfer. The size of the economy is now estimated at Shs 202 trillion (USD 53.3 billion) up from Shs 184.3 trillion (USD 48.8 billion) in nominal terms.
Rt Hon Anita Among is a winner of the Uganda Development Champion Award.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly.
In this role, he will lead discussions among 79-member states, focusing on economic co-operation, sustainable development, and trade relations across three continents
I had an exciting morning as I joined the Kaboja Junior School community for the handover and swearing-in of the school prefects. I want to commend the school for nurturing leadership and helping to build confidence in these young stars.
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