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State House Uganda
Source: State House Uganda |

“Parliament To Support President Museveni’s Skilling Program,” says Deputy Speaker Tayebwa

President Museveni intended to achieve when he initiated the Industrial hubs has been achieved which include among others; create jobs among the youth, train job creators not job seekers, reduce criminality and above all improve household incomes

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt.  Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has reiterated that Parliament will continue to support the State House further the Presidential Skilling Program which is mainly aimed at fighting unemployment in Uganda. “Madam State House Comptroller, I have heard that you need 10 billion shillings to set up…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Works Ministry to focus on Road Maintenance

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala in a statement to Parliament on Wednesday, 24 April 2024, emphasised the need to prioritise maintenance to preserve and protect the existing road assets

In a significant shift in infrastructure strategy, the government will now have renewed focus on the maintenance of existing roads over construction of new ones. This decision comes amidst reduced allocations of funds and inadequate releases, which have led to a substantial maintenance backlog in the road network across the…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Give us list, qualifications of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) – Speaker Among

Speaker Among noted that whereas appointment of RDCs is enshrined in Article 203 of the Constitution, the Minister for Presidency ought to prove that due diligence is performed before their appointment

Speaker Anita Among has directed the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda to present a list of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies and assistants to Parliament for scrutiny. This followed a statement presented by Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Minsa Kabanda in response…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Review Universities Accreditation policies- Tayebwa

The current guidelines make it difficult for universities willing to teach sciences courses and that this has pushed focus to courses that do not necessarily meet the job market needs

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has asked the Ministry of Education and Sports to review policies relating to accreditation of universities as a way of guarding quality higher education. Tayebwa made this call while presiding at the 4th graduation ceremony of King Ceasor University (KCU), on Wednesday, 24…

State House Uganda
Source: State House Uganda |

President Museveni meets Former Botswana Leader H.E. Khama and Space for Giants Delegation

The former President of Botswana was accompanied by a delegation from the global NGO, Space for Giants, led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Max Graham

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with former President of Botswana, H.E. Ian Khama, yesterday at State House Entebbe. The former President of Botswana was accompanied by a delegation from the global NGO, Space for Giants, led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Max Graham. Space for Giants is an organization…

U.S. Embassy in Uganda
Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda |

World Malaria Day: United States (U.S) Mission Uganda Strengthens Fight against Malaria

Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) supports implementation of malaria prevention and treatment measures as well as cross-cutting interventions

Today U.S. Mission Uganda observes World Malaria Day to reaffirm our commitment to support Ugandans in the fight against malaria. Through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and other collaborations, we are working closely with local partners to eliminate malaria and improve health outcomes. Launched in 2005, the U.S. President’s…

East African Community
Source: East African Community |

East African Community (EAC) Multinational Road of Kenya/Uganda: Kisumu - Busia/Kakira - Malaba Expressway set to boost intra-regional trade in the Northern Corridor

The rehabilitation along the EAC Northern Corridor is expected to contribute to strengthening road infrastructure within the EAC region to fast-track regional integration and spur cross-border trade

The feasibility studies for the 256km multinational Kisumu-Kisian-Busia/Kakira-Malaba-Busitema-Busia expressway is set to start soon after EAC officially handed over the site to the consultancy firm named GOPA Infra Gmbh of Germany together with ITEC Limited of Kenya. The expressway that will run from Kisumu in Kenya to Kakira, a town Jinja district,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda - Speaker to Members of Parliament (MPs): Monitor Shs93 billion release for district roads

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, confirmed the release, which he said comes on the backdrop of complaints on the state of mainly feeder roads

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 municaplities will receive Shs500 million.…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Parliament commits Shs1 billion for cancer centre as Speaker Among launches Rotary Cancer Run 2024

The commitment was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, as she launched the 2024 edition of the Annual Rotary Cancer Run at the hospital on Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. The commitment was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, as she launched the 2024 edition of the Annual Rotary Cancer Run at the hospital on…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

China and World Food Programme (WFP) join forces to boost school meals and promote access to education in Uganda

This contribution will enable WFP to procure maize, beans, and vegetable oil locally, benefiting school children and smallholder farmers alike, thereby stimulating the local economy

The Government of the People’s Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in Karamoja region in Northeastern Uganda. "This contribution is part of China’s commitment to improving food security and nutrition, developing human…