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A group of Members of Parliament has raised concerns over the government’s intention to increase the number of justices in the Supreme Court by 21 and the Court of Appeal by 55, as outlined in the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023, presented by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert …

In a noteworthy development within Uganda’s financial landscape, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has officially issued an operating license to Armada Credit Bureau (Armada CRB), solidifying its status as the fourth credit bureau in the country. This licensing signifies the regulatory authority’s acknowledgment of Armada CRB’s unwavering commitment to upholding …

Aloysius Mukasa Talton Gold, the Member of Parliament for Lubaga South, has categorically rejected allegations of financial indebtedness, dismissing the accusations as malicious propaganda orchestrated by political adversaries aiming to undermine his dedicated service to constituents. Parliament Urges Improved Banking Access for Successful Implementation of Parish Development Model Responding to …

Uganda, known for its high alcohol consumption rates globally, is facing a potential shift with the introduction of a stringent alcohol trading and consumption bill in Parliament. The Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023, presented by Sarah Opendi, the Tororo District Woman Member of Parliament, has sparked mixed reactions from the …

The government’s efforts to set up a Sugar Board to regulate the sugar industry have been hindered by a lack of funds, according to the Minister of State for Finance (Privatization and Investment), Evelyn Anite. The Minister explained that despite the assent of the Sugar Bill, the necessary Shs2 billion …

Pastor Jackson Senyonga, the lead pastor of Christian Life Church, has called on the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) to uphold equal justice by reopening the closed complaint file of youths accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Center Cathedral of sodomizing them. Pastor Senyonga, addressing a press conference at …

Lawmakers have stressed the importance of adopting an all-encompassing strategy to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), pointing out that existing efforts predominantly focus on women, neglecting the concerns of men. During a plenary sitting on November 23, 2023, Members of Parliament (MPs) responded to a statement on the 16 Days of …

Members of Parliament have advocated for enhanced access to banking services to facilitate the smooth disbursement of funds to beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. During the debate on the Report of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government addressing the status of the Parish Development Model’s …

Chop Gaming Ltd, operating as BetPawa in Uganda, secured the runner-up position at the Excel Award during the Taxpayers Appreciation Awards Ceremony organized by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Acknowledging the honor, Mr. Allan Tumushabe, ChopGaming’s MD in Uganda, emphasized the company’s exceptional contribution to revenue mobilization and youth empowerment. …

The family of Lord Resistance Army commander Joseph Kony is seeking a second meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, expressing concerns over their continued poor living conditions. This request comes less than three months after the initial meeting at State House Entebbe, during which the president pledged support for their rehabilitation. …