Author: Agnes Atewo

LOP Demands Revelation of Attackers’ Identities in Parliament Incident

Ssenyonyi demanded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to verify his claims that the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was giving seedlings only to opposition MPs and leaving out their NRM counterparts.

Gov’t Rejects Proposed Bill to Elect LOP

Lumu was granted leave from Parliament to review the bill, a requirement in the House rules. This was during the regional plenary sittings held in Gulu city on August 29, 2024.

Police Launch Investigation into Kalerwe Market Fire

Police data shows that nearly 40% of fire incidents in markets are attributed to unauthorized or poorly maintained electrical installations, a factor commonly seen in informal trade environments.

MP Akol Protests Three House Sitting Suspension by Speaker Among

During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the August House turned into a boxing ring and tempers flared when MPs Zaake and Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and suspension of 12 MPs. 

Nebbi Residents Demand Accountability for UGX 1Bn Road Maintenance Funds

The municipality received around UGX 500 million for road maintenance in the first and second quarters of the 2023/2024 financial year.

LOP Ssenyonyi Vows to Fight Back on Coffee Bill

During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, tempers flared when MPs Francis Zaake and Anthony Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and a brief suspension of the House for some minutes.

Professor Muhwezi Appointed MUBS Principal

Prof. Muhwezi is the second principal in the 28-year history of Makerere University Business School.

Parliament Passes National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024

An Act to emend of the National Coffee Act 2021, Act 17 of 2021, aims to dissolve the Coffee Development Authority and transfer its functions to the Ministry responsible for agriculture. 

LOP Tasks Speaker Among to Withdraw from UCDA Bill

On March 27, 2024, the first reading was made in parliament with an Act to enact the National Coffee Act 2021. Act 17 of 2021 aims to dissolve the Coffee Development Authority and transfer its functions to the Ministry responsible for agriculture. This change aligns with the government policy on the rationalization of government agencies and public expenditures.

UNEB PLE Papers’ Deal Gone Bad

Section 25 of the UNEB Act, CAP 259, provides that any person who gains or attempts to gain possession of any examination papers commits an offense and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding UGX 2 million and a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years.

Video Conferencing System Launched in Mbale to Transform Legal Proceedings

The launch of a video conferencing system at Mbale High Court marks a significant advancement in Uganda's judicial processes, aligning with global trends towards digital transformation in governance and law.

Speaker Among Dismisses Claims of Ban from CHOGM

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 CHOGM is taking place in Apia, Samoa, and started from October 21-26, 2024, under the theme, One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth. It will be the first CHOGM to be held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State.

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