National Man arrested for killing wife after she denied him sex Police in Arua district have arrested a 48-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife for denying him conjugal rights. Story by Howwe \ 1709645362
National Speaker Among solves KCCA labourers’ payment woes Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has resolved the year-long payment troubles of the Kampala Capital City Authority’s casual labourers. Story by Howwe \ 1709645109
National ICT Ministry given three-month deadline to table Copyright Bill Parliament has directed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, to table the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill by May 2024 which seeks to introduce amendments to several provisions in the Act. Story by Howwe \ 1709578106
National Nabbanja asked to explain allegations of fraud in PDM Legislators have expressed discontent over the reported fraud surrounding disbursement of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM) to beneficiaries. Story by Howwe \ 1709233954
National Govt moves to streamline use of Kiswahili language Government has proposed the establishment of a Kiswahili Council as a government agency that will promote the usage of the Kiswahili language in Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1709233541
National House demands stringent action on lawless road users The Speaker who was chairing the plenary sitting reported the incident, which occurred when residents of the district were holding a peaceful demonstration on the poor state of roads, on Tuesday, 27 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1709146222
National Minister Otafiire Summoned Over the Relocation of Luzira Prison Speaker Anita Among issued the directive in response to a matter of national importance raised by Igara County West MP, Hon. Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1709145694
National Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority protests merger The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), has protested the move by government to move it into the Ministry of Finance saying that its objectives and functions will not be effectively carried out within the hierarchy of the Ministry. Story by Howwe \ 1709063760
National Speaker Among to address tea sector plight The tea farmers prayed for a Shs5 billion stabilisation fund to bail out those struggling in the sector, a one year waiver on corporate statutory obligations and a subsidy on inputs for the sector. Story by Howwe \ 1708975151
National Tayebwa encourages Anglican church on investment in education He made the call while officiating at the ground breaking ceremony of Saints, Andrew and Philip Cathedral in Mukono district on Sunday, 25 February 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1708974971
National Education Minister calls for more funding for public universities The Ministry of Education and Sports has renewed a call for increased funding to support key activities in public universities including staffing, infrastructure development and research, among others. Story by Howwe \ 1708803258
National Parliament passes Animal Feeds Bill The Animal Feeds Committee chaired by the Commissioner for Animal Production in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is charged with the issuance of relevant permits in the industry. Story by Howwe \ 1708543814