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Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm

The committee interrogated the role of the Contracts Committee, raising concerns about the absence of rigorous background checks

Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations from the December 2023 Auditor General’s…

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Uganda: Deputy Speaker to mobilise Shs200 million for Nyenga Seminary

Tayebwa, who made the pledge during a function to commemorate a century of excellence on Saturday, 16 March 2024 at the seminary, also committed to engage government in securing 20 computers for the institution

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has pledged to mobilise Shs200 million for the furnishing of the new centennial building at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Nyenga, Buikwe District. Tayebwa, who made the pledge during a function to commemorate a century of excellence on Saturday, 16 March 2024 at the…

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Uganda: Government urged to reign over Nakaseke teachers plight

The P.7 mock exam was administered to teachers from schools that performed poorly in the 2023 Primary Leaving Exams (PLE)

The incident in Nakaseke, where the district chairperson, Ignatius Kiwanuka Koomu subjected primary school teachers to exams, has drawn the attention of Parliament which is calling for government intervention.  Under Mr. Koomu’s directive, the P.7 mock exam was administered to teachers from schools that performed poorly in the 2023 Primary…

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Uganda: Delayed rationalisation of Government agencies affecting energy sector

MPs observed that the ministry is not yet ready for the merger and tasked the permanent secretary to justify the cause for rationalisation, such as the cost to be saved and the means of achieving efficiency.

The delayed merger of three electricity companies has disrupted service delivery in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. This was revealed by top officials in the ministry during a meeting with the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on government’s readiness to merge Uganda Electricity Generation Company, Uganda Electricity…

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Uganda: Speaker Among Courts Members of Parliament (MPs) to Relocate Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Office From London

CPA Africa’s mission is to promote and protect the interests and perspectives of CPA Africa Regional Parliaments and countries, in the Commonwealth and beyond

Speaker Anita Among has re-echoed the call for unity as talks to move the headquarters of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region gains momentum. She said this while speaking at the 86th Executive Committee Meeting of the CPA (Africa Region) on Monday, 11 March 2024 at Protea Hotel in…

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Uganda: Tayebwa asks Church to champion wealth creation

Government commends the church for its significant contribution in providing education and healthcare

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on the leadership of the Catholic Church in Uganda to join government in its effort to improve wealth creation at the household level. Tayebwa said this was a sure way for the African church and society to preserve its values and defend itself from…

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Uganda: Members of Parliment (MPs) back surplus funding to boost national broadcaster

The positioning of UBC sites in far flung locations contributes to inadequate monitoring, slow emergency response to breakdown and inadequate security of the sites

An extensive report by the Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (ICT) has swayed Members of Parliament (MPs) into supporting for the increased funding to the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). The report, presented by Hon. Tony Ayoo, the committee’s deputy chairperson and also MP for Kwania County, investigated…

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Uganda: Public Finance Management Act to be amended - minister

Programme-based budgeting was not yet aligned at all stages of the budgeting process

The finance ministry is undertaking consultations that will lead to amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 to effectively cater for the budgeting process through the Legislature. The revelation was made by the State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, during a plenary…

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Uganda - Nodding syndrome: Deputy Speaker directs on concrete action

He urged government to ensure the centres are reopened and operational, and also give support to affected families

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, directed the Government Chief Whip to convene a multi-sectoral meeting involving relevant stakeholders to comprehensively discuss nodding syndrome and report back to Parliament within one month. Relevant stakeholders identified include the Ministry of Health, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social…

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministry given three-month deadline to table Copyright Bill

Amendments include Caller Ring Back Tones (CRBTs) charges by telecommunications companies

Parliament has directed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, to table the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill by May 2024 which seeks to introduce amendments to several provisions in the Act. These amendments include Caller Ring Back Tones (CRBTs) charges by telecommunications companies.  A CRBT…