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Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership

Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership

Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting

Ad-hoc Committee to Scrutinise Posta Uganda Amid Management Concerns

Ad-hoc Committee to Scrutinise Posta Uganda Amid Management…

The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has expressed concerns about the growing

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

Speaker tasks Gov’t on GROW project guidelines

Speaker tasks Gov’t on GROW project guidelines

Access to funds under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project has continued to

Bagisu Cultural leaders applauds UBOS for the recently  released 2024 Census results

Bagisu Cultural leaders applauds UBOS for the recently …

By Evans Najuna  KAMPALA – Bugisu Cultural Institution has applauded UBOS Census 2024 data noting commendable increase in

Stop Conflicts over Kamukuzi assets, move away to  Bwizibwera and work- JB Bamuturaki tells Chairman Tabaro and Kakyebezi

Stop Conflicts over Kamukuzi assets, move away to …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara_ The Former Mbarara District LC5 Boss Capt. JB Tumusiime Bamuturaki has broken silence over

Tayebwa pledges support to the manufacturing sector

Tayebwa pledges support to the manufacturing sector

Government is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector especially through legislation and policies that will provide a more

Tayebwa calls for increased investment in the agricultural sector

Tayebwa calls for increased investment in the agricultural…

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector emphasising that it holds the

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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 […]

Natasha Nyonyozi crowned Miss Uganda 2024-2025

Natasha Nyonyozi crowned Miss Uganda 2024-2025

Natasha Nyonyozi, a 23-year-old from Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi in the Kabale district, has been crowned Miss Uganda 2024-2025. The prestigious title was awarded to her during an event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Saturday. As part of her prize, Nyonyozi won a Toyota Wish. Suraya Umeimah Bashuaeb was named the first runner-up, while […]

British Envoy Kate advocates for promotion of theatre industry in Uganda 

British Envoy Kate advocates for promotion of theatre industry in Uganda 

By Evans Najuna Kampala – Her Excellency Kate Airey, the British High Commissioner to Uganda, has said that Ugandan theatre industry should be supported and developed to be an integral part of the social economic development programs of the nation. The British High Commissioner made these remarks on Tuesday while meeting Aganza Kisaka the Chief […]

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