Views: 1 The Government Chief Whip, Hon Thomas Tayebwa, informed Parliament that government was distributing the hoes in a phased manner. Posted on: 08 Dec 2021 Parliament has asked the government to extend the roll-out of hand-held hoes to parts of the country that did not benefit from the previous roll-out. Honourable Roland Ndyomugyenyi (Ind. […]
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Views: 3 Uganda playing EALA in basketball. Uganda started the day with a decisive victory against the East African Legislative Assembly in netball on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. The EALA team was humbled 46:22 but that was before the football match between Kenya and Uganda, cheekily dubbed the ‘Migingo Derby’, in relation to the silent
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Views: 0 Parliament, Wednesday, 8 December 2021 – The South African Legislative Sector (SALS) under the leadership of the Speakers’ Forum will on Thursday, 9 December, launch the South African Parliamentary Institute (SAPI). SAPI is intended to enhance the functioning of Parliament and the nine legislatures. Its role will include the provision of capacity development programmes, and
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Views: 0 File Photo caption: Wim Vanhelleputte, MTN Uganda CEO smiles with triumph after successfully onboarding the telecom onto the Uganda Securities Exchange. The CEO spearheaded a robust roadshow and marketing campaign involving over 300 town halls, hundreds of media engagements in Uganda and Kenya, managing to raise $150million. The goal of the IPO, which was
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Views: 1 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank on Monday said its funding had helped deliver 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines around the world and it would reach the 150-million mark by the end of the month, if doses arrive as expected. © Reuters/SUMAYA HISHAM Healthcare worker administers the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine to a
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Views: 3 The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among. The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among, has directed government to ensure that demands made by doctors, who are currently on strike, are met. While chairing the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, Anita said that the services of medical workers are critical, especially during the wake of a
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Views: 3 The Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity, Rose Lilly Akello, Members of Parliament have called upon the government to improve its efforts in fighting corruption as the country commemorates International Anti-Corruption Day. This came as a response to a statement from the Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity, Hon Rose Lilly
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Views: 2 The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga. Government has been urged to allow private schools access a defined percentage of the already disbursed US $285 million capitation grant for renovation of schools in preparation for teaching and learning. The Minister for Education and Sports recently announced that all schools in the country
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Views: 1 Parliament’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources interfacing with officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. Posted on: 07 Dec 2021 The Parliamentary committee on Environment and Natural Resources has commenced scrutinising the Mining and Minerals Bill, 2021. The Minister of State for Minerals, Hon. Peter Lokeris, on Tuesday, 7 December
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