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Politics 4 July 2026
Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has called upon Members of Parliament to actively monitor how national budget funds are utilized within their constituencies. He emphasized that this oversight is not only a constitutional duty but also crucial for maintaining voter confidence. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4468/musasizi-tasks-mps-monitor-budget-implementation-their-constituencies
Politics 4 July 2026
The 12th Parliament of Uganda has commenced its legislative journey with a strong call from Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth for integrity, accountability, and evidence-based lawmaking. The induction seminar aims to equip new and returning members with the necessary skills to effectively serve the nation and improve the livelihoods of Ugandans. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4467/mps-induction-starts-call-accountability
parliament 4 July 2026
The Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) is renewing its commitment to enacting impactful legislation and equitable resource distribution to combat structural inequalities. Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth urged members to build on the association's legacy of influencing key laws. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4466/uwopa-renews-push-stronger-laws-shape-ugandas-future
Politics 4 July 2026
Parliament's director of communications, Chris Obore Ariko, is accused of allegedly using the identification documents of Bukedea district drivers without their consent to account for over Shs 675 million in public funds. The Kachumbala Drivers and Loaders Association has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG) regarding the matter. Source: https://observer.ug/news/how-obore-used-bukedea-villagers-ids-to-account-for-shs-675m
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Politics
Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has called upon Members of Parliament to actively monitor how national budget funds are utilized within their constituencies. He emphasized that this oversight is not only a constitutional duty but also crucial for maintaining voter confidence. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4468/musasizi-tasks-mps-monitor-budget-implementation-their-constituencies
parliament
The Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) is renewing its commitment to enacting impactful legislation and equitable resource distribution to combat structural inequalities. Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth urged members to build on the association's legacy of influencing key laws. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4466/uwopa-renews-push-stronger-laws-shape-ugandas-future
Health
The Ugandan government will compensate Phaneroo Ministries International for land needed to build a crucial access road to the new Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) facility in Naguru. This resolution follows a dispute that had stalled the project's progress. Source: https://observer.ug/news/govt-to-compensate-phaneroo-church-over-heart-institute-access-road
human rights
The United Nations has voiced serious concern regarding alleged state-sponsored abductions and the closure of media outlets in Uganda, calling on the government to respect the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. Source: https://observer.ug/news/un-raises-concern-over-state-abductions-media-closures-in-uganda