Butembe county Member of Parliament, David Zijan has raised concern over lack of sign language interpreters in courts across the country. The legislature has argued that this affects and undermines the fundamental rights of the accused persons since they cannot understand the charges against them and as such cannot enter […]
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has issued new guidelines on conduct of Parliamentary business on points of procedure and order during debate. In his communication, Tayebwa said the new rules would spur constructive debate in the House reminding legislators to adhere to the parliament rules of procedure when […]
Members of the civil society have implored the government to intensify efforts toward mitigation management and response to disasters. Speaking at a national dialogue on operationalization of contingency planning and funding in Uganda in Kampala, the executive director of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Julius Mukunda said the […]
An estimated 1,700 people in the Acholi region are suffering from the nodding disease syndrome. This was revealed by the minister of state for northern Uganda, Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny during a meeting held with various district local leaders from Gulu, Lamwo, Pader, Kitgum, Omoro, Amuru, and officials from the ministry […]
The state minister for primary health, Margaret Muhanga has implored all Ugandans to join government in efforts to fight Malaria. This comes at a time the country is reportedly experiencing a surge in malaria cases. Opening a 3-day national conference on malaria in Munyonyo, the minister noted that the country […]
