The Standard News (Uganda)
Parliament
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1.0KUganda’s PAC Alarmed by Foreigners Enjoying Free Services at Cancer Institute
KAMPALA, UG: The provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has caused concern among Members of Parliament...
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1.4KUgandan Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Granted Stamp Duty Tax Exemption
In a move to boost the electric vehicle industry and promote local employment, companies engaged in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, electric...
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592Parliament Approves Rationalisation of Gov’t Agencies
Parliament has approved the rationalisation of several government agencies to enhance efficiency and optimise resources. In a plenary session chaired by Speaker...
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446UWEC’s UGX 1.163bn Consultancy Fee for Perimeter Wall Fence Shocks MPs
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry were taken aback during a session on Tuesday upon discovering that the...
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520Parliament Asks High Court to Dismiss Petition on Zaake-Kinyamatama Case
The Parliament of Uganda has formally requested the High Court in Mbale to dismiss an application submitted by lawyer Male Mabirizi challenging...
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306‘Not Now!’ Speaker Among Blocks Debate on Corruption Reports From Social Media
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has blocked debate on the corruption allegations against her. The Speaker, who has been in the...
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335Parliamentary Corruption & the (stronger) Case for Ethnic-based Federalism in Uganda
Written By DR BUSINGYE KABUMBA Last year, this column made an extensive case – over four columns in September and October – for...
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576MPs Halt Budget For Posh Cars For Ex Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers
Lawmakers sitting on the Committee on Public Service and Local Governments have recommended the halting of the issuance of new luxurious cars...
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784Gov’t Asked to Halt Construction of Stalled UGX.1.44 Trillion Lubowa Specialized Hospital
Parliament has called for the halting of the construction of the Shs1.44 trillion Lubowa Specialised Hospital due to the skyrocketing public debt....
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731Ugandans Concerned Over Country’s Debt Burden
Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee are expressing concern over the country’s growing debt burden. They have directed their attention to...
