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Speaker Among commits to speedy enactment of law on counterfeits

The Speaker, Anita Among, has classified as urgent, the need to enact a law to curtail the proliferation of counterfeit products on the market.Speaker Among said due to lack of a strong legal regime to stop counterfeits, consumers’ lives are at risk and the country suffers revenue and economic…

New law provides for mainstreaming of NITA-U after three years

The mainstreaming of the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) into the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance will take effect after three years.This followed the passing of the Bill at a sitting of the House chaired by the Speaker, Anita…

'Investigate burning of Uganda House in Kenya'

Lawmakers have demanded an investigation into the burning of Uganda House during the GenZ led anti-tax demonstrations in Nairobi, Kenya.  The six-floor commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi was partially burnt on 25 June 2024.The report of the Committee on Public Accounts (Central…

Ssenyonyi wants answers on Atiak Sugar Factory

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has said there is nothing to show for the Shs553.71 billion that government has progressively sunk into Atiak Sugar Factory, and demanded that it explains the investment in the factory that has since failed to break even.“This is a…

Delayed release of funds affecting road works – Kasaija

The Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija has revealed that road works on the Mityana – Mubende Road stalled due to delayed release of funds.The minister made the revelation while responding to concerns raised by different Members of Parliament on the poor…

Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership

Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting held on Monday, 14 October 2024.While chairing the sitting, the Speaker, Anita Among, tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social…

Ad-hoc Committee to Scrutinise Posta Uganda Amid Management Concerns

The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has expressed concerns about the growing competition faced by Uganda Posta Limited (Posta Uganda) from unlicensed courier companies.These concerns were raised during debate on the Committee Report on…

Bill to criminalise sexual offences re-tabled

The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 that seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament. The Bill was presented for First Reading by Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Anna Adeke Ebaju on Monday, 14 October 2024 at a…

Speaker tasks Gov’t on GROW project guidelines

Access to funds under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project has continued to raise debate in Parliament with Speaker Anita Among directing the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development to present its guidelines. “Let us get a report…

Deputy Speaker pledges support to manufacturing sector

Government is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector especially through legislation and policies that will provide a more conducive investment environment.According to the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, government will invest Shs400 billion in transforming the Sino-Uganda Mbale…

Tayebwa calls for increased investment in agricultural sector

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector emphasising that it holds the key to the country's economic transformation.Speaking at the flagging off of Uganda’s 13 best farmers of 2023 at the dfcu bank headquarters, Tayebwa highlighted the need…

Opposition parties reject Bill on election of LOP

Opposition political parties have rejected proposals in the  Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was moved by Mityana South County Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Lumu.The Bill seeks to among others, provide for the election of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and other…

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