Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Until Monday when workers voted their representatives to the eleventh parliament, Dr. Ekwaro Obuku was certain he would be among the four victorious candidates, only to take ninth position in the race of 18. The winners of the day included incumbents Margaret Namubiru Rwabushaija, Arinaitwe …
Read More »Individuals, companies to own markets in new market reform bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted leave to Workers MP Margaret Rwabushaija to introduce the establishment and management of markets bill, 2019 that will allow individuals to own and set up markets. Rwabushaija says the current Markets Act places the vital question of ownership of land and …
Read More »Minister of State for Sports Obua to focus on talent development
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The incoming Minister of State for Sports Hamson Denis Obua says that he will focus on development of regional stadiums and grass root talent. Obua, who is also the Ajuri County MP replaces long serving Minister Charles Bakabulindi who was dropped in the Saturday …
Read More »Looking back at the controversies shrouding dropped ministers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several of the ministers who have been dropped, or moved to other ministries, have had a year to forget already. Many have been involved in controversy that might have influenced the changes in the new cabinet. Kayunga Woman Member of Parliament Aidah Nantaba has …
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