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The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has called on government to provide Shs756.988 billion for the Electoral Commission (EC) to commence preparations for the 2026 general elections.

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, inspected works at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked the Budget Committee to give special importance to the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the country.

Members of Parliament have questioned the delayed completion of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The Bills and their certificates of financial implication were presented by different ministers for first reading, during the plenary sitting of Tuesday, 09 April 2024 chaired by Speaker Anita Among.

In his address, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi emphasized that in the upcoming fiscal year, the Opposition has adopted an approach that places human rights at the forefront of budget considerations.

Lawmakers have questioned a proposal by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) to give Bujagali Hydro Power Project a one-year income tax exemption up to 30 June 2025.

The traders, under their umbrella body, Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) started a strike which has seen majority of shops in down town closed since 08 April 2024. 

The prolonged reopening of Kilembe Mines Hospital in Kasese District which was washed away by floods, is taking a toll on the residents and has attracted the attention of Parliament.

The members of the committee led by Luwero District Woman Representative, Hon. Brenda Nabukenya is following up on government assurances and promises in the health sector.

The Attorney General observed that all land owned by NFA and UWA is by gazette and all customary ownership of land can be determined by records under the Ministry of Lands.

Dokolo District Woman MP, Hon. Sarah Aguti, on the UPC ticket was the first to take the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of a Member of Parliament.