Parliament Of Uganda

Shadow minister slams Govt action to save Lake Bunyonyi

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MPs have called for stringent measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following pollution concerns. The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Christine Kaaya (NUP, Kiboga District Woman Representative), said government interventions were inadequate and failed to confront the root causes of the lake’s degradation. During plenary on Thursday, 11 September 2025, Kaaya, who was responding […]

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MPs demand govt action on roads and road safety amid accidents

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Speaker Anita Among intracts with MPs The country’s poor state of road infrastructure and rising fatalities dominated the plenary sitting in Parliament, with MPs demanding urgent action from government to address funding gaps, stalled road works and worsening road safety conditions. During plenary on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among,

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Report pins Govt over delayed Soroti regional hospital construction

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The committee chairperson, Hon. Abed Bwanika A report by the Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has faulted government for “dragging its feet” on the construction of the long-promised Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, which continues to operate in deteriorating infrastructure. The committee chairperson, Hon. Abed Bwanika, said the hospital is serving a huge population under

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Jinja Hospital officials grilled over Shs1.2 billion payment of water bill

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“We actually applaud your creativity in trying to save lives in Jinja City and beyond—but we need transparency,” said Hon. Namugga. Lawmakers have put top officials from Jinja Regional Referral Hospital on the spot over the hospital’s controversial decision to spend Shs1.2 billion to clear long-standing water arrears despite having been allocated only Shs68 million

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Conditions set in approved political parties’ funding Bill

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Hon. Jimmy Akena, the MP for Lira East Division and also President of the Uganda Peoples’ Congress Party speaking to the Bill The House has passed the Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025, conditioning government funding for political parties on their commitment to democratic principles such as tolerance, dialogue, and peaceful co-existence. Introduced on

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House passes Bill on military-related offences

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The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi (L) and Lt Gen. James Mugira, a UPDF MP, exiting the Chamber after plenary. Parliament has passed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that will see civilians tried in the courts martial. The Bill introduces sweeping reforms to the military justice system, restructures

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Air quality regulations to be enforced

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Hon. Anywar (L) appearing before the committee with other officials from the sector agencies Air quality regulations to be enforced The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) working with the Ministry of Works and Transport will soon roll out the air quality regulations which were enacted in 2024. According to the NEMA Executive Director, Dr. Akankwasah

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‘Revise entry requirements for health education institutions’

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Minister Moriku and Peter Ogwang before the Committee on Education ‘Revise entry requirements for health education institutions’ The Ministry of Education and Sports has been urged to consider revising the entry requirements for institutions for health education. Based on the new ordinary level curriculum, for one to qualify to pursue a certificate in any course

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Parliament makes payments through formal processes – Tayebwa

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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa makes his way to his chair at the start of the sitting of the House Parliament makes payments through formal processes – Tayebwa The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has dismissed allegations that Members of Parliament received Shs100 million for supporting the passing of the Coffee Bill. Tayebwa who chaired the sitting of

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Strict penalties for non adherence to building standards-Uganda’s Government

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Hon. Minister Byamukama Strict penalties for non adherence to building standards-Uganda’s Government Uganda’s Government has tabled the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that will see enforcement of standards in the construction industry with strict penalties for offenders. The Bill tabled by the State Minister for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama on Wednesday, 09 April 2025 will

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