Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts in the water and sanitation sector have called on Parliament to enact legislation that will address the lengthy process of obtaining government loans. The experts are concerned that the process of obtaining loans is length and as a result, considerable time for project implementation …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Law makers on the Greater North Parliamentary Forum have committed support towards reintroducing the Human Rights Defenders Bill. The bill seeks to recognise, promote and enhance the protection of the work and activities of human rights defenders. Silas Aogon, the chairperson of the forum says processing …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint Parliamentary Committees of Public Accounts and the Local Government have given Soroti city authorities up to Friday to submit a comprehensive report on the disbursement of Covid-19 relief funds. The legislators were left in shock at Soroti city hall on Monday after discovering …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has rejected a proposal that would provide for the voluntary resignation of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. Clement Obote Ongalo, the chairperson of the Rules, Privileges and Discipline commitee of Parliament had fronted the proposal on grounds that the current Rules of Procedure …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teso Clergy have embarked on reconciliation of political candidates ahead of political campaigns starting next month. The program that started with the Soroti Catholic Bishop, Joseph Eciru Oliach has been emulated by his counterpart of the Anglican faith, Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo who has also …
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