Tag: Members of Parliament

Museveni Charts Uganda’s Economic Growth, Targets $74 Billion Economy by 2027

National News
The President emphasised the need to ensure that economic growth translates into improved household incomes, citing government programmes such as Operation Wealth Creation and the Parish Development Model (PDM).

President Museveni Calls for Stronger African Economies, Regional Integration to Boost Defence

International
“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.
National News

Three-Day Orientation Programme for Uganda’s 12th Parliament Begins as...

The three-day orientation programme for Members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has officially commenced at the Parliamentary South Parking Lot...
National News

Museveni Clarification on Sovereignty Bill Favors Religious Groups, Dangles...

“He distanced himself from curtailing religious institutions being funded and was silent about the political parties and cultural institutions, which remain victims of the proposed protection of sovereignty bill 2026. Which means his fight is against political parties and cultural groups,” Lulume said.
National News

MPs Question Judicial Officers over delays in access to...

Members of Parliament on the Legal Committee have rebuked the Judiciary for the reckless handling of bail applications. Some lawmakers,...
National News

MPs Raise Alarm over Shs 200bn Allocation on Domestic...

Members of parliament have rejected a Shs200 billion earmarked by the Ministry of Finance, describing it as ‘insufficient.’ The amount...
Agriculture

UCDA to Continue Operations Until President Museveni Assents to...

The National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes the dissolution of UCDA after 32 years of operation, has sparked heated debate and opposition from various sections of the public and some Members of Parliament. Despite the backlash, Parliament voted to advance the bill, citing the need for greater efficiency and alignment with MAAIF’s broader agricultural mandate.
Politics

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.
Politics

MP Akol Protests Three House Sitting Suspension by Speaker...

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. 
Science & Technology

New Digital National IDs to Protect Citizens from Money...

The rollout of E-IDs is expected to improve security, streamline access to basic services, and expand the scope of financial inclusion. By linking national IDs to a secure digital platform, the government aims to eliminate the use of physical IDs, which are prone to theft. This will provide citizens with protection from exploitation in the form of loan sharks.
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