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Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 15, 2025

Uganda: ‘Increase funds for prosecution of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases’

CSBAG prayed that Parliament allocates adequate funding to the organs involved in the prosecution of GBV cases and asked that at least Shs2.6 billion is earmarked for sensitisation and public education

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 15, 2025

Uganda: Call for better pay and staffing in health sector takes centre stage again

Shs1.7 billion is required to fill vacant positions of specialists

Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda. Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding that the country is losing medical specialist through…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 15, 2025

Uganda: Presidency seeks to replace old vehicles

Namara outlined the pressing need for Shs10 billion to ensure efficient transport and cater for the growing demands of the President’s office

The presidency is seeking Shs10 billion for procurement of new vehicles to replace an aging fleet. According to Immaculate Namara, an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of the President, there is need for increased funding to address critical challenges facing the State House. Appearing before the Committee on Presidential Affairs…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 10, 2025

Uganda: Hon. Ssegirinya’s death re-awakens call for respect of rule of law

Prior to joining Parliament, Ssegirinya served as lord councillor for Kampala Capital City, representing Kawempe Division North from 2016 to 2021

The demise of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing. Ssegirinya died on Thursday, 09 January 2025 in Lubaga hospital after battling a long illness. Parliament passed…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 10, 2025

Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses

This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year

Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University. This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year before the Committee on Education and Sports on Wednesday, 08 January…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 09, 2025

Uganda: Central Bank audit report sent to Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) for further investigations

In November 2024, the media reported that the over Shs60 billion had been lost from the BOU after hackers accessed the treasury system

The Auditor General’s forensic audit report on the alleged loss of Shs60 billion from Bank of Uganda (BoU) has been forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) for further investigations. Speaker Anita Among sent the report to the CID after it was laid before Parliament by the Government Chief…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 08, 2025

Uganda: Budget shortfalls could derail National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) goals - Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG)

The NDP IV which outlines a roadmap for Uganda’s development over the next five years, faces a worrying gap between the proposed budget and the resources required to meet its goals

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has expressed concerns about the government's ability to deliver on the ambitious targets outlined in Uganda’s fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV). The Executive Director of CSBAG, Julius Mukunda who appeared before the Budget Committee chaired by Hon. Patrick Isiagi on Wednesday, 08…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 08, 2025

Uganda: ‘Re-think priorities in National Development Plan’

This call was made by Members of Parliament as they met officials from NPA led by the Executive Director, Dr Joseph Muvawala on Tuesday, 07 January 2025

The National Planning Authority (NPA) has been urged to reassess its priorities in the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP) IV to address concerns from various constituencies. This call was made by Members of Parliament as they met officials from NPA led by the Executive Director, Dr Joseph Muvawala on Tuesday,…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 08, 2025

Uganda: Members of Parliament call for increased vocational training in prisons

The legislators raised the concerns during a meeting of the committee on Tuesday, 07 January 2025

The Committee on Education and Sports has tasked the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) to extend technical and vocational training services to prisons. Members of Parliament expressed concern that UBTEB is yet to rollout a vocational training and skilling packages to refugee settlements across the country and proposed…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Nov 29, 2024

Uganda: ‘Develop more policies to end gender based violence’

Mutuuzo urged legislators to accelerate the action to implement laws and policies aimed at preventing and responding to violence against women and girls

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have supported the development of relevant laws and policies aimed at curbing the vice in Uganda. This year’s campaign which commenced on Monday, 25 November 2024 is based on the theme, ‘Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action:…