National Tayebwa asks Church to champion wealth creation Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on the leadership of the Catholic Church in Uganda to join government in its effort to improve wealth creation at the household level. Story by Howwe \ 1710183451
National House committee throws weight behind revival of silkworm project The Committee of Science, Technology and Innovation has urged the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monicah Musenero, to revive the sericulture project that government was financing. Story by Howwe \ 1709838512
National Bill to regulate surrogacy tabled in parliament The intention of the Bill is to address the gaps caused by the absence of a legal framework on human assisted reproductive technology in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1709838162
National Public Finance Management Act to be amended - minister The finance ministry is undertaking consultations that will lead to amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 to effectively cater for the budgeting process through the Legislature. Story by Howwe \ 1709755634
National MPs back surplus funding to boost national broadcaster An extensive report by the Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (ICT) has swayed Members of Parliament (MPs) into supporting for the increased funding to the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). Story by Howwe \ 1709755225
National Man arrested for killing wife after she denied him sex Police in Arua district have arrested a 48-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife for denying him conjugal rights. Story by Howwe \ 1709645362
National Speaker Among solves KCCA labourers’ payment woes Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has resolved the year-long payment troubles of the Kampala Capital City Authority’s casual labourers. Story by Howwe \ 1709645109
National ICT Ministry given three-month deadline to table Copyright Bill Parliament has directed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, to table the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill by May 2024 which seeks to introduce amendments to several provisions in the Act. Story by Howwe \ 1709578106
National Nabbanja asked to explain allegations of fraud in PDM Legislators have expressed discontent over the reported fraud surrounding disbursement of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM) to beneficiaries. Story by Howwe \ 1709233954
National Govt moves to streamline use of Kiswahili language Government has proposed the establishment of a Kiswahili Council as a government agency that will promote the usage of the Kiswahili language in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1709233541
National House demands stringent action on lawless road users The Speaker who was chairing the plenary sitting reported the incident, which occurred when residents of the district were holding a peaceful demonstration on the poor state of roads, on Tuesday, 27 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1709146222
National Minister Otafiire Summoned Over the Relocation of Luzira Prison Speaker Anita Among issued the directive in response to a matter of national importance raised by Igara County West MP, Hon. Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1709145694