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The Parliamentary Forum for Conservation and Sustainable Tourism has tasked the government with investigating the underlying causes of the dwindling lion population before rolling out Shs10 billion for the breeding of lions as requested by wildlife authorities to boost the dwindling lion population. The call was made by Henry Kibalya (Bugabula South), a member of the forum, and Edith Kabesiime, Wildlife Campaign Manager for Africa from the World Animal Protection, who expressed their support for the project during a press briefing at Parliament as part of the activities to mark World Wildlife Day, which is celebrated annually on March 3.…
Opinion by Mr. Golooba Richard A Political Analyst National Unity Platform (NUP) in a statement issued on X platform, but not signed by anyone has advised Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Hon Mathias Mpuuga to step down from his role as parliamentary commissioner on allegations of corruption and abuse of office. One may wonder is it really on corruption and abuse of office or a political revenge on him. Insiders and political analysts have a seemingly different view on the unfolding events, as they claim that Hon Mpuuga is being sacrificed for the redemption of the party ahead of the 2026 elections. …
The Uganda Manufacturers Association has warned that any attempt to enact the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023 in its current form will likely crash Uganda’s economy because it is targeting the formal sector that is regulated while leaving the informal sector to produce illicit alcohol which is detrimental to the health of consumers. The warning was issued by officials of the Uganda Manufactures Association -UMA while appearing before Parliament’s Joint Committees of Health and Trade which are currently scrutinizing the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023 that was tabled by Sarah Opendi (DWR Tororo). The Uganda Manufacturers Association also informed that…
Musicians and comedians have invited parliament to reject the Alcoholic drinks control bill, 2023 saying the proposal to limit the time for sale of alcohol will frustrate the Night Economy. They made submissions while appearing before parliamentary committees that are considering the bill to regulate the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol. As the parliamentary committees of Health and trade continue to jointly scrutinize the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023, today they interfaced with artists under the National Culture Forum-NCF who registered their strong reservations on the bill as Charles Batambuze the vice chairperson of NCF submits. Artistes led by…
By Golooba Richard, a Political analyst Towards the end of the 10th Parliament tenure, as information started leaking about the possibility of Hon Anita Annet Among becoming Speaker of Parliament, many stories started emerging from all corners either intended or well planned by unknown people to the public or maybe known within the political circles. Ugandans have in the recent past resorted to well-planned, promoted, and financed “malicious gossip” a tool used to undermine, drag, and fail those who are perceived as successful or threats to their plans or ambitions, using the so-called spin doctors’ political “rent boys. These schemes…
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Senyonyi, and his delegation of opposition MPs were denied access to the construction site of Lubowa Specialized Hospital by police and UPDF soldiers during an oversight visit. This was three months after Parliament approved Shs2.7Bn to the Ministry of Health for supervision works at the facility. Senyonyi and his team arrived at a closed gate manned by police officers at the site of Lubowa Super Specialized Hospital in Wakiso. Despite having clearance from the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the police officers refused to grant them access. They insisted on obtaining express permission…
Speaker Anita Among has assured the tea sector that Parliament is committed to helping with price drops and expensive inputs. During a meeting with leaders from the Tea Farmers of Kabarole District, Speaker Anita Among promised to address concerns raised in a petition presented by the farmers to Parliament. The tea sector has been struggling due to price drops and expensive inputs, which has led to some farmers cutting down their tea plantations out of frustration. Speaker Among acknowledged that the tea sector has been neglected and promised that Parliament, through the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, will…
Lawmakers from the Karamoja sub-region have expressed their opposition to a government bill seeking to abolish the Karamoja Development Agency (KDA) under the Rationalization of Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) program. The Karamoja Affairs Minister, Mary Goretti Kitutu, presented the bill to repeal KDA to the parliamentary committee of Presidential Affairs, citing that the agency was already non-functional. However, MPs from the sub-region, led by the chairperson of the Karamoja Parliamentary Group, Remegio Achia, contested the move, arguing that Karamoja still needs the affirmative action agency to help bridge the development gap with other regions where development is more advanced.…
Members of Parliament are increasing pressure on the government to regulate school fees. Dr. John Chrezestiom Muyingo, the Minister of State for Higher Education, has announced plans to conduct nationwide consultations to develop a statutory instrument that will regulate school fee structures in schools and reduce the burden of exorbitant fees. Muyingo made this revelation during his appearance before the Parliamentary Committee of Education and Sports. During the committee meeting, MPs questioned Ministry of Education officials about the steps being taken to curb exorbitant fees in government grant-aided schools. Some legislators accused the ministry and certain committee members of jeopardizing…
*Speaker Among Graces Katikkiro Son’s Wedding, Tips Couple on True Love* Speaker Anita Among this afternoon witnessed the holy marriage of Charles Bbale Mayiga and his wife, Sonia Elizabeth Nabagereka at Rubaga Cathedral. Charles Bbale Mayiga is the son of the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga. The couple was wedded by the main celebrant, Rt. Rev. Bishop of Masaka Catholic Diocese, Serverus Jjumba, and witnessed by several dignitaries including Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, among others. While blessing the marriage, Rt. Rev. Jjumba called the newlyweds to put God ahead of anything else and remain…
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has informed the parliament that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires 102 million shillings to facilitate the travel of Uganda’s ambassador from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Myanmar. The ambassador will negotiate the repatriation of hundreds of Ugandans being held hostage by rebel groups in Myanmar, which was formerly known as Burma. Mulimba explained that the political situation in Myanmar has been volatile since 2021 when Aung San Sun Kyi’s government was overthrown. This instability has facilitated the trafficking of Ugandans to Myanmar to serve rebel groups. The government has directed the Ugandan…
Members of Parliament have criticized the government’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in cattle-keeping districts of Uganda. They have questioned why the government has failed to set up a vaccine manufacturing facility to combat the disease. The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Frank Tumwebaze, recently presented a statement to Parliament on the government’s steps to control the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. He reiterated the Cabinet’s resolutions, including the purchase of 10 million doses of FMD vaccines which will be used to vaccinate the affected and neighboring districts that are at high risk.…
The Ministry of Health has suggested the implementation of boreholes to address the rising issue of unpaid water bills. It was discovered that some hospitals have not paid water bills for over 12 months. This has resulted in a debt of Shs14.993Bn in public hospitals. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, proposed the idea while appearing before the Health Committee in Parliament. The committee was discussing the problem of unpaid water bills, which has led to some hospitals having their water supply disconnected due to non-payment. Johnson Amayo, the Deputy Managing Director of Technical Services, revealed…
Parliament has learned today that the government requires two more years to acquire the right of way for the delayed Kampala –Jinja Expressway project due to insufficient funds to compensate project-affected persons. This was contained in the statement on the status of the Kampala-Jinja Expressway which the Ministry of Works presented to parliament today. In a statement presented to Parliament by the Minister of State for Transport Fred Byamukama on the status of the Kampala-Jinja Expressway; the project will be undertaken as a Public Private Partnership (PPP). The developer will mobilize private financing towards the implementation of the project, which…
The Ugandan government has launched a rescue plan for Ugandans who are trapped in Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country, by rebel groups. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the rescue plan as complex since the government of Myanmar is not in control of the state where the Ugandans are being held hostage. The Ugandans trapped in Myanmar had made an outcry, which led to the government’s intervention through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government is collaborating with the Myanmar government to rescue its citizens. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has stated that the Ugandans…