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Kibuku, Uganda — Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has announced that government will construct a district hospital for Kibuku, part of broader efforts to improve healthcare and social services in the district. Among said it is government’s responsibility to ensure every constituency has at least a Health Centre IV, adding that the absence of a district hospital in Kibuku would soon be addressed. “Because you do not have a district hospital, government is going to give you one,” she said. “It is our plan as government that every constituency must have a Health Centre IV.” She added that the…
By Julius Adiga The Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on Health and Kole North Member of Parliament, Dr. Samuel Acuti Opio , has welcomed the approval of two major international loans aimed at expanding cancer treatment services across Uganda. The loan was approved during Tuesday’s plenary sitting of Parliament following the presentation of the Report of the Committee on National Economy to the house on the proposal to borrow funds for the construction and equipping of new regional oncology centres. Parliament authorized government to borrow up to €9.4 million from UniCredit Bank Austria for the construction and equipping of the…
Parliament has approved government’s proposal to borrow funds aimed at strengthening cancer care services in Uganda through the establishment of regional oncology centres in Mbale and Arua. The resolution authorises government to borrow €9.4 million from UniCredit Bank Austria for the construction and equipping of the Mbale Oncology Centre, and US$36.5 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the construction of the Arua Oncology Centre and the procurement of radiotherapy equipment for Mbale. Presenting the report of the Committee on National Economy, Chairperson Hon. John Bosco Ikojo (Bukedea County) said the loans will significantly expand access to quality cancer…
Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, has called on the people of Tororo to rally behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and all NRM candidates, emphasizing the peace, stability, and development the ruling party has delivered across the country. Addressing thousands of supporters at Kisoko Boys Primary School Grounds in Tororo District, Among said Uganda has made tremendous progress under President Museveni’s leadership, citing improved security, new industries, and major road infrastructure as clear signs of transformation. “Today, people can freely move from Kisoko to town without fear. Those are the gains — the achievements — of this…
By Chipo Brenda The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, has urged local government communication officers to embrace digital platforms as powerful tools for engaging Uganda’s youthful and tech-savvy population. Speaking during a meeting of local government communication officers in Kampala, Dr. Zawedde emphasized that Uganda’s population is predominantly young — with an average age of just 16 years — and the majority are active on platforms such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. She said that to communicate effectively, government officers must “speak to citizens where…
Pearl Bank and Stanbic Bank partner to Drive Uganda’s Digital Financial Inclusion Agenda By Solomon Lubambula In an effort to scale up access to financial services, Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) and Stanbic Bank have integrated their digital payment platforms to easy transactions to spur economic growth. Figures indicate that there only 4.2 million active bank accounts despite the 23 million working Ugandans. Now in a partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda have announced the integration of their digital wallets —Wendi and FlexiPay. Collectively, both platforms serve over a million users offering both…
BUKEDEA, Uganda – Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has pledged continued loyalty to people of Bukedea District and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) following her unopposed declaration as Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. Among was declared unopposed by the Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Bukedea District, Mr. Charles Mugenyi, after other candidates failed to turne up for nomination by the close of the exercise for the position of District Woman representative . Speaking shortly after her declaration, Among expressed deep gratitude to the people of Bukedea for what she described as unwavering trust and…
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among has pledged to strengthen peace and development in the district, after officially been nominated to contest again as Bukedea (NRM) flag bearer Woman Member of Parliament in 2026-2031. Speaking after her nomination at the Bukedea stadium , Among thanked voters for their trust and vowed to continue empowering communities, especially women’s groups, through local development programs. “We must protect the peace we have and ensure people earn from their own initiatives while complementing government programs,” she said. Among highlighted several achievements in Bukedea, including a hospital offering free services, a nursing…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has today commissioned a digital learning facility at Kachumbala Primary School in Bukedea District, urging schools across the country to fully embrace digital education. The newly launched digital classroom, installed by Nkumba University under the Digitally Community-Centered Early Childhood Development Approach (DECEDA) with support from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and the Ministries of Education and Sports and ICT, is part of a transformative initiative aimed at promoting inclusive, technology-driven early childhood education in underserved communities. During the launch, Speaker Among — who also serves as Bukedea District Woman MP — encouraged learners to…
Advocates for cooperatives in Uganda are calling for a single, strong regulator to oversee all cooperative operations, aiming to boost the country’s economic growth. At the launch of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Cooperatives, the Forum Chairperson and Ngora District Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot supported by Wilson Nyabutundu, Advocacy Manager Uganda Cooperative Alliance highlighted that the challenges facing cooperatives stem from gaps in laws and the lack of unified supervision. Currently, different authorities oversee SACCOS and cooperatives, leading to bureaucratic delays and difficult monitoring. Nyabutundu welcomed the forum which is seen as a key step in shaping policy and…
MP Katuntu Surprises Many as He Backs Museveni in Among’s Bugweri Rally Bugweri County MP Abdu Katuntu surprised many residents when he publicly spoke in support of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during a rally organized by Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among to mobilize votes for the NRM. Katuntu joined the Speaker, who is his boss and Upon his arrival, Speaker Among invited him to address the crowd and encourage residents to vote for her candidate. “My boss has asked me one thing—to ask for her boss votes—and I am to do it in this way,” Katuntu told the cheering…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has called on residents of Mayuge District to rally behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 general elections, citing the government’s progress in infrastructure, community development, and security as key factors in continuing Uganda’s stability and growth. Addressing a gathering of locals in Mayuge, Among outlined several government initiatives aimed at empowering communities, particularly those in the fishing industry. Among highlighted the ongoing Parish Development Model (PDM), under which each parish would receive UGX 15 million to improve local infrastructure and welfare. “This support will go towards benefiting local leaders like LC1s, NRM chairpersons, and councillors, with the aim…
By Chipo Brenda Retired clergy across Uganda have received a generous donation of UGX 50 million from PaxTel Telecom to support their welfare and financial stability after years of serving in the ministry. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Archbishop Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu applauded the initiative, saying the clergy may be retired from active duty but remain spiritually active in their communities. “These people are retired from work but they remain in their areas still preaching the good news. They need to be provided for because a person preaching on an empty stomach may not do it well,” Dr. Kaziimba…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among on Saturday urged local leaders in Namutumba District to take charge of mobilization and ensure overwhelming support for President Yoweri Museveni in upcoming campaigns. “This campaign is all on you,” she said. “You must move village to village and make sure Namutumba delivers. Let the campaign money benefit your people, not outsiders.” Among told leaders that both success and failure in mobilization would be credited to them and encouraged unity among all residents regardless of past political differences. Promises on Agriculture, Health, and Education Among reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving agriculture and supporting modernization…
Speaker Among Pledges Action as UNATU Petitions Parliament Over Teachers’ Salary Gaps The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, has pledged that Parliament will take action to address the growing pay disparities among teachers, following a petition from the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU). The Speaker announced that the petition will be referred to the Committees on Education and Public Service for joint review and recommendations to the House. She also directed the Minister of Public Service to take immediate action on the issues raised, noting that the matter would be included in the upcoming budget framework discussions.…