Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samuel Otaala, a resident of Kyere Sub County in Serere district has petitioned the Serere District Council against the resolution for the creation of the Kateta County from Serere County. On December 21st, 2023, the council approved the creation of the new Kateta County with …
Read More »NFA allocated extra Shs4 billion for tree seedlings
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has recommended that the National Forestry Authority (NFA) is allocated an additional Shs4 billion in the next financial year for provision of tree seedlings. According to the Committee Chairperson, Emmanuel Otaala, the money will cover a funding …
Read More »Parliament questions rationalisation of agencies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Committee on Natural Resources has questioned government’s readiness to implement the rationalisation of government agencies, which has resulted into layoffs and petitions from affected workers. Led by the Chairperson, Hon. Emmanuel Otaala, the committee put to task the Public Service Minister, Hon. Wilson …
Read More »Ministry of Energy seeks total ban on metal scrap business in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Energy and Mineral Development Ministry wants a total ban on the metal scrap business across the country following the rampant vandalism of electricity infrastructure. Over the past five years, more than 200 pylons, as well as other valuable electricity infrastructure worth billions of …
Read More »FULL TEXT: The Mining and Minerals Bill, 2021
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has passed the Mining and Minerals Bill, 2021 which will see the establishment of the Uganda National Mining Company which will manage the government’s commercial holding and participating interests in mineral agreements. The Bill that was passed on 17 February 2022 mandates the …
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