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Health 12 August 2026

Health Minister Issues Ultimatum to Medical Interns Over Deployment

The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has warned that medical interns who fail to report to their assigned duty stations by Saturday, August 15th, 2026, will lose their placement. This comes amid concerns over planned industrial action by medical professionals regarding unpaid facilitation. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4544/health-minister-warns-medical-interns-against-disobeying-deployment

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • medical interns
  • deployment
  • health ministry

agriculture 12 August 2026

MPs Urge Government to Boost Agricultural Support for Rural Farmers

During a parliamentary debate on the State of the Nation Address, several Members of Parliament voiced concerns regarding the inadequate provision of agricultural resources and support to rural Ugandans, advocating for improved government interventions to enhance livelihoods. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4549/mps-press-govt-agricultural-support-rural-farmers

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • parliament
  • rural farmers
  • agricultural support

Politics 12 August 2026

MPs Urge Shift from Disaster Relief to Long-Term Preparedness

Members of Parliament are urging the Ugandan government to prioritize sustainable disaster preparedness, including irrigation projects, over continuous reliance on emergency food aid. The calls come as the government distributes food to drought-affected regions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4547/mps-call-shift-disaster-relief-preparedness

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • disaster preparedness
  • food security
  • irrigation

Politics 12 August 2026

Three Ministers Sworn In After Citizenship Scrutiny

Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, and Hon. Juma Witonze Kisekka have officially taken their oaths as ex-officio Members of Parliament following a review by the Committee on Appointments concerning their citizenship. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4548/ministers-sworn-after-citizenship-dispute

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • ministers
  • parliament
  • swearing-in

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Health

Health

The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has warned that medical interns who fail to report to their assigned duty stations by Saturday, August 15th, 2026, will lose their placement. This comes amid concerns over planned industrial action by medical professionals regarding unpaid facilitation. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4544/health-minister-warns-medical-interns-against-disobeying-deployment

agriculture

agriculture

During a parliamentary debate on the State of the Nation Address, several Members of Parliament voiced concerns regarding the inadequate provision of agricultural resources and support to rural Ugandans, advocating for improved government interventions to enhance livelihoods. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4549/mps-press-govt-agricultural-support-rural-farmers

Politics

Politics

Members of Parliament are urging the Ugandan government to prioritize sustainable disaster preparedness, including irrigation projects, over continuous reliance on emergency food aid. The calls come as the government distributes food to drought-affected regions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4547/mps-call-shift-disaster-relief-preparedness

Business

Business

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is requesting Parliament to waive Shs2.6 billion in tax arrears owed by Kilembe Mines Limited. This waiver is part of the process to wind up the state-owned company and facilitate a new mining concession. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4545/govt-seeks-shs26-billion-waiver-kilembe-mines-winds