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Karamoja MPs have called on the Parliamentary Committee on Presidential Affairs to fast-track consideration of the Shs15 trillion Karamoja Regional Development Plan, stressing the need for a long-term and tailored intervention to bridge the sub-region’s socio-economic gap. Napak District Woman MP, Faith Nakut,who presented a position on behalf of the Karamoja Parliamentary Group last week , told the committee that the sub-region requires a unique and time-bound development strategy to address its long-standing challenges. She urged the committee to ensure that key elements of the plan are considered during the budgeting process. “We can have a unique intervention period of…
Government has indicated its intention to take over the processing of the National Legal Aid Bill, 2022, citing unresolved concerns over how the proposed legal aid scheme would be financed. During plenary at the Parliament of Uganda on Thursday, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka said government supports the principle behind the Bill but needs time to harmonize key provisions, particularly its funding mechanism. “Currently legal aid is handled on an ad hoc basis through the Justice Centres under the Justice, Law and Order Sector,” Kiwanuka told Parliament during the second reading of the Bill. He added that although government appreciates the…
The Greater Mpigi Coordinator for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Juma Witonze Kisekka, has declared his intention to represent Uganda in the East African Parliament, saying he wants to promote regional integration and support the vision of President Yoweri Museveni. Kisekka said the East African Community needs strong voices to advance the region’s integration agenda, including the common market, customs union and political federation. “I am aspiring to represent Uganda in the East African Parliament because East Africa needs to integrate,” Kisekka said. “President Museveni has been preaching about integration, but he has been alone. I have seen that…
The Woman Member of Parliament for Yumbe District, Naima Melsa Gule Avako, has called on women across Uganda to confidently embrace leadership positions and actively participate in national development. Avako made the call during a breakfast meeting at Parliament held to commemorate International Women’s Day on Friday, 6 March 2026. Today Uganda is celebrating International Women’s Day today, Sunday, 8 March 2026, at the Kololo Independence Grounds under the theme, “Scaling up investment to accelerate access to justice for all women and girls in Uganda.” She encouraged women not to shy away from opportunities to serve and advocate for their…
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has urged the Ministry of Finance to consider reducing taxes on sanitary pads to make them more affordable for girls and women across the country. Among noted that the high cost of sanitary products contributes to school dropouts among girls, as many miss classes or leave school altogether due to fear of stigma during menstruation. She made the remarks while addressing a Women’s Day breakfast meeting at Parliament held to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026. The event was held under the theme: “Scaling up investment to accelerate access to justice for all women…
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, on Thursday hosted gospel musicians Natalie Makoma and Pangeni Makoma at her residence. The visit came ahead of their concert scheduled for tomorrow in Kampala. Among said she was pleased to meet the two artists. She also praised their role in promoting gospel music around the world. “I wish to express my sincere gratitude for their contribution to the gospel music industry,” the Speaker said. In addition, she encouraged Ugandans to attend the concert. She said the event will be uplifting and inspiring. Natalie and Pangeni Makoma come from the famous Makoma gospel…
With the cooperation agreement between DP and the National Resistance Movement set to expire on May 11, sharp political lines are emerging over his reported interest in contesting for Speaker of Parliament.Separate Interviews by Democratic Party (DP) Vice President Mukasa Mbidde and Former Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC), Ofwono Opondo suggest that Mao’s path to the Speakership faces both internal resistance and external political realities.In an interview on NBS Television last week , Mbidde openly distanced himself from Mao’s reported ambitions, revealing that he was “shocked” by the development.“As the deputy president of the party, I got…
By Dr. George Didi Bhoka, MP Obongi Constituency As citizens of Uganda, we should be grateful to God, especially during this Lenten period, for the gift of a beautiful country richly endowed by both God and nature. The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda confers citizenship by birth, foundlings, adoption, and registration. Citizenship carries with it rights, responsibilities, and obligations. We must therefore take pride in being Ugandan citizens. As citizens, we have a duty to demand from government the protection and promotion of our fundamental human rights and freedoms, as enshrined in Chapter Four of the Constitution. These…
Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cervical cancer prevention and early detection following the inaugural Project Management Committee (PMC) meeting for the National Cancer Management and Capacity Building Project (CANCAP_UG). The meeting, held on 26th February 2026 in Kampala, brought together officials from the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), the Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH). The three-year pilot initiative, backed by a USD 3 million investment under a partnership agreement signed in 2023, aims to strengthen prevention and early detection systems to improve access to cancer care services across Uganda. Since implementation began,…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), has released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, announcing that 99.69 percent of candidates who sat for the examination qualified for the certificate. A total of 432,163 candidates from 3,975 examination centres registered for the exams, representing a 20.2 percent increase compared to 2024. Of these, 429,949 candidates sat the examinations, while 0.5 percent were absent.The results mark the second cohort assessed under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which grades learners from A (Exceptional) to E (Elementary).Improved Performance According to UNEB, 428,628 candidates qualified for the UCE certificate — a significant improvement from…
The Head of Community Cancer Programme at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Noleb Mugisha, has urged Ugandans to adopt healthier lifestyles as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise across the country. Mugisha made the remarks during a media interview conducted at the Uganda Cancer Institute on World Cancer Day, where he highlighted cancer, diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease as growing public health concerns in Uganda. He noted that non-communicable diseases are a global challenge and not unique to Uganda, stressing the importance of prevention through lifestyle changes. According to Dr.Mugisha cases of diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease are increasing, largely…
The Head of Lab,Research and Training at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Dr. Nixon Niyonzima, has reassured Ugandans that cancer is not automatic a death sentence, calling for early screening and timely treatment to improve survival. In a press statement issued to mark World Cancer Day 2026, Dr. Nyinzima said many patients in Uganda are surviving cancer, despite the country’s growing cancer burden. “Do people survive cancer in Uganda? The answer is yes — but we must do better,” he said. World Cancer Day 2026 is commemorated under the theme “United by Unique,” which Dr. Nyinzima said underscores the need…
Ajuri County, Alebtong District — Thousands of residents, supporters and well-wishers on Saturday gathered at the home of outgoing Ajuri County Member of Parliament and Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, for a thanksgiving prayer service held on February 1, 2026. The prayers came shortly after the recent parliamentary elections in which Obua conceded defeat to UPC candidate Fred Jalameso, marking the end of his three consecutive terms representing Ajuri County since the constituency’s creation in 2011. Addressing the congregation, Obua said the gathering was meant to thank God and the people of Ajuri for the opportunity to serve.…
Uganda Seeks Shs398 Billion to Buy Out Libya Shares in National Housing Company The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, MP Xavier Ssemuwanga (Buyamba County), has presented the Sectoral Budget Framework for FY 2026/2027 before Parliament’s Budget Committee, which includes, among other allocations, a Shs398 billion proposal to enable government fully take over the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC). While appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Budget, chaired by, Patrick Opolot Isiagi MP Kachumbala County, Ssemuwanga told lawmakers that Shs310 billion of the proposed funding is intended to buy out Libya’s shareholding in NHCC,…
SHOCKER: Akena Opens Up on How Obua Was Toppled in Ajuri In a revealing interview on QFM Lira, Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has shared insights into the intense campaign that led to the defeat of Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua in Ajuri County. Akena emphasized that he holds no personal animosity toward Obua, attributing the upset to powerful external influences rather than just local voter preferences. The Ajuri County contest reached its climax in a re-run on January 27, 2026, ordered by the Electoral Commission for 18 polling stations. UPC’s Fred Jalameso, a school…