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Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Members of Parliament push for continuous medical training to curb antibiotic misuse

Maternal units in some health facilities have been reported as the highest consumers of antibiotics

Legislators on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have urged medical institutions to regularise Continuous Medical Education (CME) programmes to eliminate irrational use of antibiotic medicines. During a working visit to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital to assess its response to the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Chairperson of…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Police to recruit 10,000 constables ahead of general elections

The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba said that the budget shortfalls affect the force’s mandate to effectively keep law and order

As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs). Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and the Under Secretary, of the force,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) call for stringent enforcement of laws on drug dispensation

Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance is a parliamentary advocacy forum working with other sectors to ensure that legislators perform their core roles, and are also part of the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

Members of Parliament on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have called on the Government to double their efforts in enforcing policies and laws that tackle drug dispensation to patients. MPs who were attending a workshop on antimicrobial resistance held at Parliament on Friday, 21 March 2025, called for new…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Deputy Speaker Warns Against Sectarianism

Tayebwa also warned the youth against being consumed by sectarianism, urging them to focus on contributing to the country's development

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has cautioned against sectarianism based on religion. Speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance as the second Chancellor of Great Lakes University in Kanungu District on Saturday 22 March 2025, Tayebwa said politicians…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Parliament approves Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) deployment in South Sudan

He added that President Museveni’s decision was also based on Uganda’s commitment to patriotism, nationalism and Pan-Africanism

Lawmakers have supported the deployment of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan. The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth presented a motion for a resolution of Parliament to support the deployment of the UPDF in South Sudan. This was during the sitting of the House chaired…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Members of Parliament (MPs) concerned about delay in Nalukoola swearing in

The concerns were raised during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Anita Among on Thursday, 20 March 2025

Concerns have been raised in Parliament over the delay by the Electoral Commission to gazette Member of Parliament elect, Elias Nalukoola. Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP) won the Kawempe North by-election, thereby preventing his swearing-in as a Member of Parliament. The concerns were raised during the plenary sitting…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Members of Parliament examine performance of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project

The GROW Project implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the Private Sector Foundation aims to support female entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises from micro to small and medium enterprises

The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project has come under scrutiny following the under-absorption of funds. According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended 31 June 2024, only Shs18.52 billion out of Shs75.1 billion was spent. The report further indicates the unspent balance…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Africa losing US$88 billion in illicit financial flows – Speaker Among

Speaker Among added that the Association of African Parliament Speakers will advocate for increased funding to AFROPAC

Speaker Anita Among has called for a fight against illicit financial flows that see Africa lose an estimated US$88 billion annually. The Speaker made this call while presiding at the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala on Monday,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Tayebwa calls for more research in areas of economic growth

The Deputy Speaker also noted that UMI has contributed to shaping Uganda’s public service and civil society urging the graduates to strive at being problem-solvers

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa says research in key areas of Uganda’s 10-fold growth strategy will go a long way in supporting the country’s path to a middle income economy. While officiating at the 22nd graduation ceremony of the Uganda Management Institute (UMI) on Friday, 14 March 2025, the Deputy…

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Uganda: House approves extra Shs4 trillion for 2024/2025 Budget

The supplementary budget will be financed through the Petroleum Fund, local revenue, non-tax revenue, domestic and external borrowing

Parliament has approved a supplementary request of over Shs4 trillion that will provide outstanding certificates for road construction companies, security and completion of infrastructure for the hosting of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. The request came under the auspices of the Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.3 for financial year…

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