Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Parliament has demanded a comprehensive statement on the UK sanctions against the speaker and two backbench members. The Speaker Annet Anita Among together with former Ministers Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu were on April 30 slapped with sanctions by the UK. Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew …
Read More »Anita Among slams sanctions, vows to fight homosexuals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â The second African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on family, values, and Sovereignty has kicked on the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe. The conference widely viewed as an avenue for African legislators to chart ways of fighting against homosexuality is also expected to continue the fight against …
Read More »Uganda urges Britain to stop meddling in domestic affairs after sanctions
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has asked Britain to stop meddling in the local politics of the East African country after London announced sanctions on three of Uganda’s senior officials over allegations of corruption. The Ugandan parliament on late Tuesday urged Britain to respect the country’s sovereignty. It is important …
Read More »Among to MPs: Monitor shs93 billion release for district roads
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for this financial year. Broken down, each of the 135 districts, 11 cities and 41 …
Read More »Move to mainstream UNRA to Works Ministry rejected
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Parliament has rejected a move to have the Uganda National Road Fund (UNRA) mainstreamed back to the Ministry of Works and Transport. This followed a vote by the legislators against a bill, the Uganda National Roads Authority (Repeal) Bill, 2024 thought sought to have the …
Read More »Speaker condoles with Kenya on CDF death as MPs rally against malaria
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Parliament has paid tribute to the fallen Kenyan Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash on Thursday, 18 April 2024. Gen Ogolla and other officers died in the afternoon crash on Thursday, President William Ruto announced yesterday. He …
Read More »Parliament approves rationalisation of gov’t agencies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Parliament has approved the rationalisation of several government agencies, aiming at enhancing efficiency and optimizing resources. In a plenary session chaired by Speaker Anita Among, on Wednesday 17 April 2024, Parliament passed five bills related to this rationalisation, including the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) Bill …
Read More »Among to Minister of Sports: Vacate buses from Namboole
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has directed the Minister of Education and Sports to ensure that buses belonging to Pioneer bus company are vacated from Mandela National stadium to pave way for the country to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in September 2024, and …
Read More »Speaker’s delegation impressed by Namboole stadium works
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, inspected works at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Among, accompanied by a team from Parliament, was taken on a guided tour by army officials supervised by sports state minister, Peter Ogwang, and was satisfied with the works done by …
Read More »Parliament delays allocation of Shs200 billion for UNRA staff
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Parliament has rejected and re-allocated Shs200 billion budgeted to compensate Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) staff that will be affected by rationalisation. The funds have now been earmarked for debt repayment. This decision came amidst deliberations led by Dan Atwijukire, the Chairperson of the Committee …
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