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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed the Committee on Human Rights to visit Dr Kizza Besigye, who is currently held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Dr. Besigye faces charges of allegedly soliciting military support abroad to destabilize Uganda’s national security. The …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that the Business Committee Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General within the Accountability Committees. According to the Tayebwa, the Government can only implement the Auditor General’s recommendations if …

TRIPOLI | Xinhua | Representatives of Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives (parliament) on Sunday discussed forming a unified government in the country with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). In a meeting with Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Officer-in-Charge of UNSMIL Stephanie Koury, they …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The death of Kamwempe North Division MP, Ssegirinya Muhamad united MPS across the political divide in urging the government to ensure the suspects are not denied police bond and bail in courts. The legislators, while paying tribute to Ssegirinya in a special siting presided …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A standoff is brewing between Parliament and the Ministry of Education over the recruitment of teachers for Seed Secondary Schools, as MPs demand a halt to the process amid allegations of corruption and favouritism. The ongoing recruitment, which is being led by the Education …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Directors of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) will start New Year by handing over offices and government property. Also affected by the Parliament’s decision to repeal the various acts that established agencies, is the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda) urged the government to fast-track the passing of the National Legal Aid Bill, a critical piece of legislation designed to enhance access to justice for vulnerable populations. The bill seeks to regulate legal aid service providers and …

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 …

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 …

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 …