As the debate on whether to merge or not to merge the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) through rationalization of government agencies and public expenditure (RAPEX) policy rages on, it has ignited far reaching statements from both Buganda and Uganda governments. In the latest development, Buganda […]
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga is dismayed by the dissolving of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) saying it is a direct punishment to Baganda. “The Kingdom of Buganda has severally advised against scrapping UCDA since it superintends coffee production, upon which nearly two million Ugandan households depend on it,” said Mayiga in […]
Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the former Leader of the opposition in parliament has said next week he will be ready to seek leave of parliament to introduce a private member’s bill to cause electoral and constitutional amendments. The amendments among others will reduce the number of MPs. Speaking to reporters on Friday at Parliament, the Nyendo […]
A meeting between stakeholder ministries and Members of Parliament (MPs) from Northern Uganda has been planned to address concerns over the closure of the Karuma Bridge. The Ministry of Works and Transport closed the bridge over the River Nile on the Kampala – Gulu Highway from access by all motorists on Monday, 23 September, 2024 […]
The Parliament has been asked to investigate a construction company on allegations of subjecting it’s workers to a mandatory HIV/AIDS test and dismissing anyone found positive. The Parliament learnt that some managers of Suuma Construction Company, which is charged with the construction of Hoima Stadium meant to host AFCON 2027, is the one forcing workers […]
Kaliro Woman Member of Parliament, Brenda Namukuta’s domestic violence ordeal revealed on the floor of Parliament took Ugandans by surprise. Namukuta said that domestic violence is so real to the extent that even some of the legislators like her are victims. She made the revelation during a parliamentary session on September 17, 2024 where lawmakers […]
The Deputy Speaker Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has asked Government to impose hefty fines on Telecom Companies in Uganda that are selling unregistered simcards. Tayebwa has faulted such companies for harboring fraudsters, that end up defrauding and committing crimes with their unregistered simcards. He cited a recent scenario where a one Eng. Byarugaba has sent […]
Kisoro Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hajji Badru Ssebyala has asked the candidates willing to contest in a by-election to fill the post of Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament to give up and allow the former MP’s sister to stand unopposed. Ssebyala says after the death of the district women representative, Sarah Mateke who was […]
The Kaliro District woman Member of Parliament, Brenda Namukuta has cried out for Speaker’s protection over her husband who is seriously mistreating her. Namukuta called for protection inside parliament and asked the Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to assist her with some of his personal security detail to watch over her life saying her husband is […]