Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has urged the faithful to stay focused on the practical aspects of coffee growing, advising them not to be distracted by the ongoing debates over the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) merger. In recent weeks, there has been heated discussion …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many Ugandans view Members of Parliament (MPs) as service providers, despite the official focus of their role being representation. Concerns over transparency and accountability have recently heightened public discussions about MPs’ responsibilities. According to the 2024 Sauti za Wananchi report by Twaweza-Uganda, 64% of citizens see …
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End of the road for the Uganda Coffee Development Authority – UCDA KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, effectively dissolving the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The passage of the Bill, which reshapes the country’s coffee regulatory framework, took place during a plenary …
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Uganda’s Coffee Authority Faces Dissolution as Parliament Advances Bill Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & PARLIAMENT WATCH | The Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of the Kingdom of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has said coffee growing under their “Emmwanyi Terimba” initiative will go on unabated despite the planned disbandment of the Uganda Coffee Development …
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Speaker raises concern over public data discrepancies Kampala, Uganda | PWATCH UG | Speaker Anita Among has directed the government to provide Parliament with the full 2024 Census report, following public criticism regarding discrepancies in the provisional census data. She emphasized that Parliament needs to thoroughly review the official report …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has directed the Commissioners of the House to provide a comprehensive report on the state of the new parliamentary chambers, currently under construction, within two weeks. The Speaker issued this directive during a plenary session on Wednesday, 16th October …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Veterinary Practitioners Act 2023 is an Act to provide for the regulation of veterinary practice by providing for the training, registration and Licensing of veterinary professionals and veterinary para-professionals; to provide for matters incidental to the conduct of veterinary professionals and para-professionals in relation …
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Govt defends First Son Muhoozi’s political statements Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT, URN & PARLIAMENT WATCH UGANDA | The government has defended the Chief of Defense Forces of the UPDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s right to make political statements. Over the weekend, Muhoozi made several political comments using his X page. In one …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to prepare a supplementary budget for the compensation of individuals affected by the Karuma Dam project. This decision follows a report from the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, which …
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The evolution of “Honourable” suggests a deeper issue in how political titles are perceived and used COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The title “Honourable” was introduced to Uganda’s Parliament as an import from British tradition. In the UK, “Honourable” denotes a person of high integrity, and failing to meet these …
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