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VIDEO: Legislators on Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on statutory Authorities and state enterprises (COSASE) have tasked the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority Allen Kagina to explain why the UNRA commissioned works for the second phase of the construction of the Kampala Northern bypass without conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment …

VIDEO: Today was supposed to be the last day for the final exit of  Chinese traders operating illegally in the central business district, until government extended the deadline. Unaware of the government extension, angry legislators sitting on the parliamentary committee of trade clashed with the Trade minister Amelia Kyambadde demanding to know …

 Uganda Parliament scoops seven EAC games trophies PICTORIAL: Uganda Parliament sports team on the weekend emerged champions of the 7th East African Inter-Parliamentary Games after victories in football, netball and several individual golds in athletics. In football the legislators defeated Burundi in the final 8-7 on penalties after a goalless draw while in netball Uganda …

Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has commenced investigations into the killings in Kasese that claimed over 60 people. UHRC issued a statement saying it will make public its findings as per a directive from the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga. The commission sent a team to Kasese on Nov 29 …

VIDEO: Legislators have expressed concern over what they described as growing human rights violations in the country. They have criticized the Uganda Police and Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) over its role in last month’s killings in Kasese district saying government must use the Human Rights Day to assure the nation …

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have launched a countrywide campaign by marching in Kampala streets against a proposed tax allowance exemption for Members of Parliament (MPs). The organisations say they are marching in support of President Yoweri Museveni’s original stand against an MPs tax allowance exemption. The street march which started from …

PICTORIAL: Uganda’s Parliament football and netball teams have qualified for the finals in the ongoing East African inter-parliamentary games in Mombasa. Uganda beat the EALA team 3-0 in the football semifinal at Mbaraki Sports grounds Thursday with two goals from Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko. Uganda will play Burundi in the final on Sunday. …

Members of Parliament (MPs) have shown eagerness to adopt the Songhai Model in Uganda’s programmes aimed at fighting unemployment, enhancing labour productivity and food security. “It is very important Members of Parliament experience the Songhai Model. I am saying that because I am a fan of the Songhai model,” Uganda Parliament …

VIDEO: The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs has summoned the IGP Kale Kaihura and the Army commander Gen. Katumba Wamala to answer queries regarding the Kasese attacks that led to the deaths of over 80 people. Parliament wants them to explain the deaths that followed the arrest of the Omusinga Charles …

VIDEO: Parliament has issued a 14 days ultimatum to Chinese investors dealing in petty business down-town Kampala to vacate their business for violating licensing procedures. But Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Minister Amelia Kyambadde said the committee’s decision is uncalled for, thus asking parliament to extend the deadline given to Chinese in …