Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Works and Transport Minister has explained why public infrastructure projects are so costly. However, he explained this in comparison to the neighboring East African community. This came after the deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa tasked the Ugandan engineering fraternity to explain this high cost of public infrastructure projects. This debate is not recent as its ...
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Legislators have urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to enact a policy directing farmers to plant trees. The directive, if considered, will require all large-scale farmers to plant trees on a dictated portion of their land. According to the MPs, the policy would stimulate efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change through tree planting. “If ...
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A number of classroom blocks has been de-roofed following a heavy rainstorm that ravaged villages in Luwero district. Also, a number of residents have lost their houses and crops due to the same heavy downpour. Over 12 houses were de-roofed in Kamira Town Council in Luwero district after they experienced the heavy storm. In this same area, two blocks housing ...
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In a recent development, a boda rider identified as Ismael Nsubuga and a mechanic were arrested and subsequently remanded to Kitalya Government Prison after being allegedly found in possession of a firearm and a cache of ammunition. The incident has raised concerns about the illegal possession of weapons and the need for stringent measures to curb such activities. According to ...
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President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Local Content Bill, 2022 to Parliament for the second time. He asked the House to reconsider his earlier recommendations which he said have not been fully addressed. The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa made the revelation as he chaired the House yesterday. In his letter dated 1st August 2023, the President details sections that ...
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