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The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs is conducting its oversight work on different security agencies, including the Uganda Police, UPDF, and Uganda Prisons Service, among others, in the move to crack down on corruption following President Museveni's war against corruption in Uganda.
Oyat warned that commuters are already stranded and fares are rising because no immediate alternatives have been provided. She urged the government to temporarily deploy institutional buses to ease the shortage, especially ahead of schools reopening.

President Museveni Calls for Accountability as Uganda Unveils UGX...

“We are to demand performance from both the NRM and the opposition. As long as you are getting money from the government, you must check what is happening on the ground,” Museveni said.

Police to Probe Alleged Illegal Charges for Canine Services

The Uganda Police Force has announced plans to investigate allegations that its personnel are imposing illegal charges for canine...

Speaker Anita Among Demands Strict Oversight of Anti-Poverty Funds

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has urged government ministries and agencies to intensify the monitoring of poverty...

Auditor General Warns Against Rising Over payment of Pensioners

The Auditor General, Edward Akol, warned against the increasing over payment of pensioners. While handing over the auditor general’s report...

Speaker Among Calls for Improved Regional Cooperation at EALA...

The Commission, led by Chairperson Winnie Agnes Kabogoza-Musoke, presented its annual report for Financial Year 2023/24 and asked Parliament to increase its budget from the current Shs12.1 billion to UGX 21.8 billion to meet their targets.

Return Allowances Meant for Regional Parliamentary Sittings-DP to LOP 

The Parliament of Uganda is set to hold four regional sittings, with the first one starting on August 28, 2024, at Kaunda grounds in Gulu, and they are to hold other sittings in Mbarara, Mbale, and Masaka. Each sitting is to cost over UGX 5 billion, and many people have criticized the relevance of these regional sittings as they seem not to have a direct impact on the constituents. 

FDC Youth League Renounces Youth Day Celebrations

The Ugandan government has failed in the skyrocketing youth unemployment with over 70%, delivering on promised programs like youth livelihood, exploitation by politicians, suppression of freedom of expression and association, entrenchment of corruption, and nepotism, among others.

UPC Applauds NRM Gov’t for Tough Actions Against Corrupt...

The opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has commended the ruling National Resistance Movement (NDM) government for taking tough...

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