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The Parliament of Uganda has congratulated Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya, on her new role of representing the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on gender matters in continental and International fora. In her communication from the chair on Tuesday, 28 April 2020, the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, said that Parliament would support Hon. Kawooya to deliver…
President Museveni has said he is not shaken by the effects of coronavirus pandemic because the key sectors of the economy are still strong despite the global uncertainties predicted elsewhere. Museveni made the remarks during an event to mark International Labour Day, held scientifically at State House Entebbe before a few officials and dignitaries. He…
By Matua Job Richard Dear Ugandans, without any element of fear Madam Rebecca Kadaga failed miserably in my own opinion. Her mischief has led to embarrassment for our good Government in a manner which unhealthy and untimely just like the confusion of corona virus. The Genesis of the clash. – Ministry of Finance presented supplementary…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) political party plans to postpone its internal elections, with officials suggesting August and September of this year. According to its current roadmap, the NRM was to conduct primary elections in May and June, but this may not be possible due to the coronavirus lockdown. In a letter to the Speaker…
Members of Parliament (MPs) who have taken the sh20 million given to them as part of the COVID-19 supplementary expenditures might be in trouble. In his update address on the Coronavirus pandemic on April 28, President Yoweri Museveni condemned MPs for seeking to divert Ugandans from the current war. “I’m very thankful with Ugandans they…
Sheema District Woman Member Of Parliament Hon Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru has returned back Shs 20m given to each legislator to engage the fight against Coronavirus. Jacklet who distanced herself from the Money since it was first declared has announced that she has returned her share because she believes it was wrongly appropriated. In a post…
The Judiciary and the Uganda Law Society have condemned the mob that attacked the Jinja Chief Magistrate’s Court Premises on Saturday. The protesters argued that land grabbers and politicians were responsible for the arrest of the Jinja Resident District Commissioner Mr Eric Sakwa and that he is innocent. Mr. Sakwa is being charged with manslaughter…
The Resident District Commissioner of Jinja has Friday been arrested by operatives from State House Anti-Corruption Unit on claims of torturing Pastor Andrew Muwanguzi, a strong loyalist of Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. The RDC Eric Sakwa has immediately been arraigned in Jinja High Court to face charges of torture. State House Anti-Corruption Unit is…
Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Francis Zaake Butebo has been admitted at Iran-Uganda Hospital in Naguru in critical condition. Mp Zaake who had been in Police cells at Special investigations Unit in Kireka was on Wednesday evening rushed to hospital by police after his health started deteriorating. Hon.Zaake was arrested by police and military…
Parliament has passed the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2020 with amendments which will see an increase in the taxes levied on petrol and diesel effective 01 July 2020. The tax on petrol has been increased from Shs1,200 per litre to Shs 1,350 per litre and that of diesel from Shs 880 to Shs 1,030 reflecting…
