Summary: Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of UPDF Officers salaries In a significant move aimed at boosting the welfare of Uganda People’s Defence Force… Read More

In a bid to  boost the welfare of UPDF officers, Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of their salaries.This decision was presented by Wilson Kajwengye, the C… Read More

Uganda has ample manpower to teach the Kiswahili language, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has assured Parliament. She, however, revea… Read More

The Insurance Innovation Week ended amidst calls for services for the rural and poorer communities, as well as transparency in the industry. The industry gave positive performance figures s… Read More

Philip Kiptoo posted a time of 1:13:36 to win the second edition of the  Absa KH3-7 Hills Run marathon that took place on Sunday  which attracted over over 5,000 runners . The ann… Read More

Share Tweet Share Share Email Ugandan veteran journalist and the founder and owner of The Independent, Andrew Mwenda. (PHOTO/File) The hashtag parliamentary exhibition… Read More

PHOTO — X/ 97.8 Kazo FM Omushomesa – Advertisement – Critics of Speaker Among often overlook a crucial aspect of her character. Despite facin… Read More

Former LoP Mathias Mpuuga together with NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi who arranged a meeting with senior party leaders after corruption allegations surfaced against several NUP officials… Read More

Male Deogratius November 14, 2023 The Speaker of Parliament, Anitah Among, is contemplating the expulsion of Opposition Members of Parliament who continue to boycott plenary sitti… Read More

Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, has expressed his willingness to support the organization of a music battle between Bebe Cool and Jose Ch… Read More

In heartwarming news, the esteemed Ugandan Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and her husband, FUFA President Engineer Moses Magogo, have recently celebrated the arrival of a set of t… Read More

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa voiced his disapproval of a Ministry of Health proposal to reduce the eligibility age for contraceptives on October 10, 2023. The proposal aimed to lower the ag… Read More

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Thomas Tayebwa, has thwarted a proposal put forth by Health Ministry officials that aimed to permit girls as young as 15 to access condoms, implants, bi… Read More

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, expressed appreciation for the Republic of South Korea’s efforts in promoting peace and security in Africa during a function organized by… Read More

In a somber session, the Ugandan Parliament expressed its deep condolences and mourned the tragic loss of two foreign tourists and their Ugandan guide, who fell victim to a brutal attack by… Read More

In a notable disagreement, two government ministries find themselves at odds regarding the proposed policy concerning contraceptives for teenagers. The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social… Read More

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have all won the bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The news was confirmed on Wednesday 27th September by CAF during a meeting… Read More

Speaker Anita Among… Read More

Parliament has passed the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2023 which now allows the licenced farming and use of marijuana strictly for medical use, and sets harsh penal… Read More

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has challenged African leaders to prioritise unrestricted trade with one another to save the continent from the burden of foreign aid. Taye… Read More

Vice-President of Uganda’s Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged developing countries to join forces to reject what he calls unfair trade and fraudulent practices orchestrated by the Eur… Read More

Renowned businessman Apollo Nyegamehe, popularly known as Aponye, died in the motor accident while talking on phone with his wife. Aponye perished in a motor accident last Thursday… Read More

President Yoweri Museveni has nominated experienced accountant Josephine Okui Okwakol Ossiya, for the post of Governor of the Bank of Uganda, BOU. The post fell vacant in January 2… Read More

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has criticized the security agencies for what he called the brutal arrest of 11 female legislators. The legislators from the Opposition while arrested on… Read More

By Frank Kamuntu The National Resistance Army (NRA) bush war fighter, Col Jack Mucunguzi has died-Swift Daily News has learnt. This has been confirmed by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas… Read More

Parliament has passed the Employment Amendment Bill 2022 that will see casual labourers who have served for six continuous months deemed to have a valid contract. Legislators howev… Read More

Government has tabled before parliament a loan request worth Shs 2.26 trillion (about $608.66 million) to upgrade roads in Greater Kampala. David Bahati, the minister of state for Trade tabl… Read More

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on Members of Parliament to reconsider the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, which promises harsh penalties against anyone engaging in same-sex activ… Read More

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has deferred decision making on the Supplementary Expenditure Schedule 1 of Financial Year 2021/22, following a deadlock. The Opposition vehemently rejected… Read More