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‘Domestic Arrears threaten to destabilize economy’

‘Domestic Arrears threaten to destabilize economy’

The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has raised concerns over Uganda’s financial management revealing a UGX 4.4 trillion

EAC Mediation Agreement Bill tabled for first reading

EAC Mediation Agreement Bill tabled for first reading

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs (EAC), Rebecca Kadaga, has tabled the

Speaker Among commits to speedy enactment of law on counterfeits

Speaker Among commits to speedy enactment of law…

The Speaker, Anita Among has classified as urgent, the need to enact a law to curtail the proliferation

Hands off our lockups and stalls- Wandegeya market vendors tell KCCA’s Director for Gender

Hands off our lockups and stalls- Wandegeya market…

By Our Reporter  KAMPALA –  A section of Kampala city market leaders and vendors are currently cursing KCCA’s

Former KCCA officials Kisaka, Luyimbazi, and Okello taken into custody.

Former KCCA officials Kisaka, Luyimbazi, and Okello taken…

The police have arrested and detained former senior officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) after they

Uganda prepares to welcome IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach: Oly Ganzi Mugula shares his excitement

Uganda prepares to welcome IOC President Dr. Thomas…

By Emmanuel Sekago As Kampala readies itself to host International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach from

New law provides for mainstreaming of NITA-U after three years

New law provides for mainstreaming of NITA-U after…

The mainstreaming of the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) into the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology (ICT)

‘Investigate burning of Uganda House in Kenya’

‘Investigate burning of Uganda House in Kenya’

Lawmakers have demanded an investigation into the burning of Uganda House during the GenZ led anti-tax demonstrations in

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EAC Mediation Agreement Bill tabled for first reading

EAC Mediation Agreement Bill tabled for first reading

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs (EAC), Rebecca Kadaga, has tabled the East African Community Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024 for first reading. The Bill seeks to give legal effect to the provisions of the East African Community Mediation Agreement signed on 14th May, 1984 on behalf of Tanzania, Kenya […]

Speaker Among commits to speedy enactment of law on counterfeits

Speaker Among commits to speedy enactment of law on counterfeits

The Speaker, Anita Among has classified as urgent, the need to enact a law to curtail the proliferation of counterfeit products on the market. Speaker Among said due to lack of a strong legal regime to stop counterfeits, consumers’ lives are at risk and the country suffers revenue and economic distortions to the disadvantage of […]

Bill to criminalize sexual offences re-tabled

Bill to criminalize sexual offences re-tabled

The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 that seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament. The Bill was presented for First Reading by Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Anna Adeke Ebaju on Monday, October 14th  2024 at a sitting of the House chaired by […]

Mukono North MP Abdallah Kiwanuka Granted Leave to Introduce Chief Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill 2024

Mukono North MP Abdallah Kiwanuka Granted Leave to Introduce Chief Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill 2024

The Mukono County North Member of Parliament, Hon. Abdallah Kiwanuka, has been granted leave by Parliament to introduce the Chief Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of Chief Magistrates Courts from the current Shs50 million to Shs 200 million. Pecuniary jurisdiction refers to the monetary value of cases a […]

Relief for lawyers as LDC agrees to second intake

Relief for lawyers as LDC agrees to second intake

The Law Development Centre (LDC) will have a second intake of lawyers to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice this academic year, the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament. Members of Parliament (MPs) have over the years raised concern about the operations of the centre with MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (Central) […]

Delayed Constitutional review irks legislators

Delayed Constitutional review irks legislators

Lawmakers continue to raise concerns over the delayed constitutional review, with the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, urging the Attorney General to hasten the presentation of comprehensive amendments. Tayebwa was responding to the Deputy Attorney General, Hon. Jackson Kafuuzi, after he tabled the Constitutional Amendment (Bill), 2024 during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. […]

INTERVIEW: Meet Emilian Starz, from Church choir to building a solid music career

INTERVIEW: Meet Emilian Starz, from Church choir to building a solid music career

Interview Emilian Starz, born Emily Fortunate, is quickly becoming a household name in Uganda’s vibrant music scene. With her unique blend of soulful and contemporary sounds, she has captivated audiences and garnered a dedicated fanbase. Signed under Black Market Records, Emilian’s journey from a church choir member to a rising star is nothing short of […]

Katanga case trial delayed by poor internet connection

Katanga case trial delayed by poor internet connection

The hearing of the case in which Molly Katanga is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga faced a setback as proceedings failed to resume due to poor internet connectivity. The connection was crucial for linking Molly currently incarcerated at Luzira Women’s Prison, to the virtual hearing via Zoom before the Court presided over by […]

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