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Parliament passes Shs52.7 trillion budget

By Francis Lubega 18th May 2023   The 11th Parliament on Thursday passed a Shs52.7 trillion Budgets for the Financial Year 2023/2024 after a marathon sitting on Thursday chaired by Speaker Anita Among that commenced at 8a.m.   The approval followed a request by Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance –General Duties.   Shs21.4 trillion […]

EC sets dates for by-elections to replace fallen Minister Engola

By Ben Musanje 18th May 2023   The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the programme for conducting the by-election of Member of Parliament for Oyam County North, Oyam District.   The Oyam North Parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of the former MP also Ex- Minister of State for Labour Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola […]

UNASO asks govt to increase on HIV vaccine research funding

By Ben Musanje 18th May 2023   The Uganda Network of AIDs Service Organizations (UNASO) has rallied Ugandans to continue using all preventive measures against HIV infection as the world waits for the discovery of the vaccine and the cure drug.   Today, Uganda joined the rest of the international community to mark the World AIDS […]

Senior Government Engineer remanded over embezzlement

By Rachael Najjuma 18th May 2023   The Anti corruption court on Thursday charged and remanded Charles Malinde, a senior assistant engineering officer.   Malinde has been charged with five counts which include causing financial loss, three counts of embezzlement and false accounting by a public officer which he denied.   According to state Nicholas Kawooya, […]