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Parliament Demands Government’s Clear Position On Re-opening Of Schools

The Prime Minister, Rt Hon Ruhakana Rugunda has been directed by the Speaker of Parliament to present the government position on the re-opening of schools. This followed concern by Bulamogi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Kenneth Lubogo who wondered why government should

September 16, 2020

Health

Grief MP Alupo Dies Of Suspected Covid-19

Fear has engulfed Parliament of Uganda after one of her members succumbed to a virus on Tuesday which is suspected to be Covid-19. Hon.Faith Alupo has been a woman MP representing Pallisa According to sources, law maker Alupo was admitted a few

September 15, 2020

News

Kibwetere Cult Massacre: Kadaga Orders PM Rugunda To Compensate Orphans

A group of orphans whose parents perished 20 years ago in March 2000 in a cult massacre have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga over being denied access to their parents’ burial site and an investigation report into the incident. Chairing

August 27, 2020

Business

‘You Must Pay COVID-19 Rent Arrears’- Gov’t Chief Whip Nankabirwa Tells Traders As Landlords Lock Shops

Government Chief Whip, Ruth Nankabirwa has advised Ugandans to forget about not paying their rent arrears for the months the country was under lockdown. She instead promised to ask government to come up with an affordable credit facility which can help the

August 6, 2020

Business·News

Parliament Rejects Gov’t Proposal To Regulate, Tax Coffee Farmers

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, July, 29, 2020 overwhelmingly rejected the proposal by government to de-register coffee farmers that reportedly fail to meet the standards set by government in the coffee production chain and by producing low quality coffee. The proposal

August 1, 2020

News·Politics

Choas: Mp Nsereko,Min.Magyezi Clash Over Creation Of 46 Counties

Parliament has amidst protest from Opposition MPs, passed a motion providing for the creation of 46 new counties, bringing the total number of constituencies to 353. The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, said that although his ministry tabled 15 new

July 31, 2020

News·Politics

Full List: Ugandan Cabinet Approves Creation Of 31 New Constituencies

The State Minister for ICT, Peter Ogwang has revealed that cabinet has approved the creation of 31 new constituencies. Ogwang made remarks on Tuesday July 28, 2020 while addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre. According to the Minister, In a Monday’s

July 28, 2020

Crime·News

Speaker Kadaga Petitions Internal Affairs Minister Over Rajiv Ruparelia’s Alleged Police Assault

The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has summoned the Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo to present a report to the House concerning investigations about police officers who allegedly assaulted Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, the Managing Director of Ruparelia Group. Rajiv

July 22, 2020

Health·News·Politics

Covid-19: Govt Sets Tough Conditions For Boda bodas To Resume Work

The State Minister for Works and Transport, Hon. Joy Kabatsi, has informed Parliament of the guidelines that boda boda riders and passengers should follow before they are allowed to operate. Kabatsi was presenting a statement on the various petitions on the plight

July 22, 2020

Health·News

Just In: All MPs, Staff For Mandatory Quarantine As Kiryandongo District Woman Lawmaker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

All MPs and staff of Parliament will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19, Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has said. The Speaker says the exercise will be conducted by the Ministry of Health starting on Thursday, 16 July 2020. Kadaga’s announcement comes after Parliament was

July 15, 2020

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