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I Will Spend Whatever It Takes” – Speaker Anita Among Vows, Sparking Debate Over Remarks on Opposition

I Will Spend Whatever It Takes” – Speaker Anita Among Vows, Sparking Debate Over Remarks on Opposition

KAMPALA – Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has ignited fresh political debate after making strongly worded remarks about Parliament’s political balance, declaring confidence that the ruling establishment will dominate the 12th Parliament.The comments were made during a Members of Parl

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Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill Without Degree Requirement — But Teachers Who Violate Standards Now Face Five Years In Jail

Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill Without Degree Requirement — But Teachers Who Violate Standards Now Face Five Years In Jail

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House

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Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector

Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, with significant amendments aimed at redefining the standards of education in Uganda.The legislation marks a historic shift toward the professionalization of teaching, introducing rigorous licensing requirements and establishing a pow

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Uganda Heart Institute, Phaneroo issue joint statement on Naguru land tensions

Uganda Heart Institute, Phaneroo issue joint statement on Naguru land tensions

The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) and Phaneroo Ministries International have moved to calm public concern over a disputed piece of land in Naguru, saying talks are ongoing and no breakdown has occurred.In a joint statement issued on April 21, 2026, in Kampala, the two institutions said they

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Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Lira City authorities have with immediate effect banned weekend teaching and holiday homework, citing growing concerns over mental health among learners.The directive, announced Tuesday, follows a stakeholders’ meeting at Lira Primary School attended by private school proprietors, head t

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NRM’s Barata Says Sovereignty Bill Promotes Transparency Without Limiting Investment

NRM’s Barata Says Sovereignty Bill Promotes Transparency Without Limiting Investment

The point of a Sovereignty Bill being before Parliament is for it to be debated and adjusted as long as the ultimate objective and purpose are achievedThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director of Legal Affairs, Enoch Barata, has argued that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill

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FABIO Uganda Engages Stake Holders on The Controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026

FABIO Uganda Engages Stake Holders on The Controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026

The First African Bicycle Information Organization (FABIO) a non-government organization involved in social transformation activities has engaged stake holders on the Controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026 which was tabled in parliament for the first reading last week and is currently at the committ

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Fuel Levy Approved: MPs Clear UGX200 Tax Despite Public Outcry, Opposition Warns Of Economic Pain

Fuel Levy Approved: MPs Clear UGX200 Tax Despite Public Outcry, Opposition Warns Of Economic Pain

Parliament has approved Government’s proposal to impose a UGX200 excise levy on every litre of fuel, a move expected to generate about UGX450 billion in additional revenue as the State intensifies efforts to finance the national budget.Lawmakers backed the measure during consideration of

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Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Taxi operators in Kampala have asked government to extend a planned crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles, warning that the directive risks disrupting livelihoods and was issued without adequate consultation.The operators say the move requires more time to allow for repairs and ensure orderly

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Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration, and attracting investment, following a report presented by Mbale Industrial Division MP Karim Masaba.The House approve

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