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UK Malicious Sanctions Won’t Arm-twist Speaker Among to Support Homosexuality-Parliament

Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday dismissed new UK sanctions targeting speaker of parliament over alleged corruption saying the UK government should avoid trying to arm-twist Ugandan decision makers to align with their value system, especially on homosexuality. A statement issued on the United Kingdom government website announced sanctions on the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Anita…

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Works Minister Gen Katumba Decries Inadequate Funding For Road Construction Projects

In a significant shift in infrastructure strategy, the government will now have renewed focus on the maintenance of existing roads over construction of new ones. This decision comes amidst reduced allocations of funds and inadequate releases, which have led to a substantial maintenance backlog in the road network across the country. The Minister of Works…

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MPs Decry Dilapidated State Of Uganda’s Foreign Mission Structures

Members of Parliament have decried the deplorable state of Uganda’s foreign missions which are characterised by dilapidated infrastructure and transport deficiencies. The MPs were debating the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Ministerial Policy Statements for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Uganda’s foreign missions for the Financial Year 2024/2025. While presenting…

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Parliament Rejects UNBS Budget Due to Lack of Detailed Breakdown

During a session held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) failed to provide sufficient justification for their budget allocation of Shs3.363 billion designated for general goods and services. Presenting the Ministerial Policy Statement and Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2024/2025 to the Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry,…

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Court Frees Suspects In General Katumba Wamala Shooting

After eight years of legal battles, Yusuf Nyanzi, previously embroiled in three high-profile cases, has been acquitted by the International Crimes Division of the High Court regarding the attempted murder of Works and Transport Minister General Katumba Wamala. Alongside Hussein Sserubula, Nyanzi walked free as the court deemed the evidence insufficient to link them to…

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Most Wanted: Police Launch Manhunt For Tourism PS Katusiime As PAC Extends Summons

Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials attached to Parliament have failed to trace Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, prompting the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to issue fresh summons. According to the chairperson of the PAC, Muwanga Kivumbi, they had issued…

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