The Shs1.4 trillion 264-bed capacity hospital project launched in June 2019 was supposed to have been completed in June 2021 but its expected completion dates have since been shifted severally from October 2025 to now June 2026.
The announcement was made during a special parliamentary sitting held on Thursday at Kololo Independence Grounds, just before the reading of the national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year. While chairing the session, Speaker Among read out the names of the MPs and confirmed having received formal communication of their defection.
The International Crime Division of the High Court (ICD) has urged victims of Thomas Kwoyelo to task their members of parliament to fast-track the enactment of the Transitional Justice Act.
In her address to the victims during the ICD outreach in Pabbo Sub County in Amuru district, Justice Susan Okalany of the ICD Court revealed that the court has done its part in ensuring that justice prevails and convicted Kwoyelo.
Otafiire emphasized that politicians are elected based on their contributions to development within their constituencies and urged Amongi to contest in Oyam if she believes she has served her constituents well.
The protestors carried placards with messages such as "Uganda is not poor, they are stealing its wealth," and one with a more vulgar message, "Corruption has ...me. I am here to moan," alongside another that read, "Say no to Corruption, for the Children."
Minister of State for Works and Transport Musa Ecweru told Parliament Thursday in response to the growing concerns about the state of the bridge that the contractor is already making headways into the rehabilitation works. beneath the bridge and will soon start working on the surface.
President Museveni noted that based on the delayed compensation, he will hold a dialogue with the elders and legislators from the affected sub-regions to find a lasting solution to their grievances. The President reassured the claimants in Northern Uganda that his government is committed to settling the payment.
The speaker told the President who officiated the regional parliamentary sitting in Gulu City Thursday that the four-acre model may not be vital for Northern Uganda since the region has abundant land.
Aswa West Police Spokesperson David Ongom Mudong told Uganda Radio Network that the suspects were arrested in possession of placards with inciting messages against the regional Parliamentary sitting.
The first regional sitting is scheduled for August 29 and 30 at Kaunda Playgrounds in Gulu City's Bardege-Layibi Division, with additional sittings planned for Mbarara, Masaka, and Mbale. These sittings will cover Uganda's four traditional regions: Northern, Eastern, Western, and Central.
Speaking at the thanksgiving function for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, at Rwakitandara Playground in Bitereko Sub County, Among criticized what she described as the demonization of Parliament through negative politics.
Abed Bwanika, the committee chairperson tasked the hospital to explain where some of the ICU equipment went and why they were dismantled and being used as normal beds.
Bwanga is particularly interested in seeing the anti-corruption drive expanded to his district.
In an interview with the Uganda Radio Network [URN], Bwanga highlights the rising levels of corruption in various departments.
According to Bwanga, corruption in Nakasongola is rampant, particularly in the District Service Commission and procurement sectors.
Kananura revealed that out of the 79 fatalities, 29 were motorcyclists, 23 were pedestrians, and nine were passengers on motorcycles or involved in crashes with other vehicles.
Among conveyed this message through Mbale District Woman MP Miriam Mukhaye during the Easter Monday prayer breakfast held at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters at Malukhu in Mbale city.
Dr Charles Ayume the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Health Committee said that the flaring that comes with oil extraction will lead to lung complications which need ready solutions provided by a well-prepared and involved workforce. He says that the Makerere University Lung Institute should already be spearheading these discussions with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development but this is not yet happening.
According to Fred Muhumuza, an Economist projects to boost food availability have come over the years but recommendations are never adopted as implementers resort to doing awareness campaigns and designing brochures and T-shirts.
