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economy 17 July 2026
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called on the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to prioritize industrialization and value addition, particularly in the mineral sector, to foster economic growth and create jobs. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4505/tayebwa-urges-acp-bloc-embrace-value-addition-end-raw-mineral-exports
Politics 17 July 2026
Bishop Constantine Rupiny has called upon Members of Parliament and government officials to champion truth, integrity, and selfless service, warning that betraying public trust for personal gain hinders national progress. The appeal was made during a special Mass at Parliament commemorating the patron saints of leaders. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4504/church-mps-uphold-truth
news 17 July 2026
Members of Parliament have unanimously backed a motion calling for immediate government action to combat the severe drought and hunger plaguing Northern Uganda. The resolution urges expanded humanitarian aid and investment in long-term climate resilience strategies. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4503/members-back-motion-counter-drought-hunger-northern-uganda
parliament 17 July 2026
Following the dismissal of 89 staff for using forged academic documents, the Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure has ordered the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the credentials of 13 senior managers for verification as a measure to ensure the integrity of top-level appointments. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4500/committee-seeks-academic-credentials-13-top-ucaa-staff
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economy
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called on the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to prioritize industrialization and value addition, particularly in the mineral sector, to foster economic growth and create jobs. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4505/tayebwa-urges-acp-bloc-embrace-value-addition-end-raw-mineral-exports
Politics
Bishop Constantine Rupiny has called upon Members of Parliament and government officials to champion truth, integrity, and selfless service, warning that betraying public trust for personal gain hinders national progress. The appeal was made during a special Mass at Parliament commemorating the patron saints of leaders. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4504/church-mps-uphold-truth
news
Members of Parliament have unanimously backed a motion calling for immediate government action to combat the severe drought and hunger plaguing Northern Uganda. The resolution urges expanded humanitarian aid and investment in long-term climate resilience strategies. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4503/members-back-motion-counter-drought-hunger-northern-uganda
parliament
Following the dismissal of 89 staff for using forged academic documents, the Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure has ordered the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the credentials of 13 senior managers for verification as a measure to ensure the integrity of top-level appointments. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4500/committee-seeks-academic-credentials-13-top-ucaa-staff