Tag Archives: Rebecca Kadaga

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Deputy Resident District Commissioners want Parliament to enact a law under which they will be facilitated with monthly housing, health, transport, security and other allowances upon the termination of their service. RDC’s are appointed by the President under …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed taxi associations in the country to form one apex body for proper management and regulation. According to State Minister for Kampala Benny Namugwanya, the president is concerned that the numerous splinter groups and associations of taxi drivers and operators …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on Thursday gathered for an inter-denominational prayers in which they prayed for a peaceful 2021 general election and protection against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The prayers that attracted 80 people in a socially distanced setting took place at the Parliament parking …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Gulu Municipality Member of Parliament Lyandro Komakech has been granted a leave of Parliament to introduce the Human Rights Defenders Bill. Komakech who introduced the Private member’s bill entitled “Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill 2020 says that human right defenders that undertake to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has directed the Minister of Internal Affairs to explain the circumstances surrounding the death of Emmanuel Tegu, a student of Makerere University. Tegu, a student of veterinary medicine was allegedly beaten by a mob near Lumumba Hall in Makerere University two weeks ago. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has summoned the State Minister for Environment Beatrice Anywar to present to parliament an action report on actions taken to save Kiwula Central Forest Reserve in Kayunga district. Kadaga’s summon to the State Minister to present a report …

Kampala, Uganda | Prossy Nansubuga | The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga during plenary urged government through the Ministries of Trade and Finance to intervene in the plight of sugarcane farmers in Busoga whose economies are dilapidating due to lack of buyers. According to MP Ntende Robert of Mayuge district, farmers …

Kampala, Uganda | Prossy Nansubuga | The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has urged government to check the status of accommodation and improve utilities at Nsambya police barracks. This was after MP Kibalya Maurice of Bugabula South raised a concern in Tuesday’s plenary that the barracks is not in good condition, …

Kampala, Uganda | Prossy Nansubuga | The Salon and Spa Association of Uganda(SSAU) has today petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to re-open their businesses which have been closed for four months now, since the influx of the COVID-19 pandemic. The petitioners led by chairman Abdu Karol Mucunguzi said that …

Jinja, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Mayor of Jinja municipality Majid Batambuze has tasked government to ensure immediate funding of the newly created cities. Seven regional cities namely; Jinja, Arua, Fort Portal, Mbale, Mbarara, Gulu and Masaka started operations on Wednesday. However, the interim leaders have stressed inadequate funding as …