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Technology 3 September 2026
Legislators praised Omukama Oyo, who made history and international headlines after becoming. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/parliament-eulogises-tooro-king-oyo-5582874
Politics 3 September 2026
The Ugandan Parliament has granted approval for the government to secure a loan of approximately Euros 207.75 million from financial institutions, including Citi Bank. The funds are earmarked for the crucial design and construction of the Jinja-Mbulambuti-Kamuli-Bukungu road and various roads within Jinja City. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4603/govt-given-go-ahead-aquire-loan-busoga-roads
Politics 3 September 2026
Parliament paid tribute to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, eulogizing him as a monarch who championed unity, cultural heritage, and modernization for the Tooro Kingdom. Legislators highlighted his significant contributions to education, health, environmental conservation, and tourism. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4604/parliament-hails-omukama-oyo-developmental-monarch
parliament 3 September 2026
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is entangled in 136 lawsuits, carrying a potential financial burden of Shs777 billion. Parliamentarians have expressed significant concern over the implications for public finances and the delivery of electricity services. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4602/uetcl-facing-136-court-cases-possible-shs777-billion-liability
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Technology
Legislators praised Omukama Oyo, who made history and international headlines after becoming. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/parliament-eulogises-tooro-king-oyo-5582874
Politics
The Ugandan Parliament has granted approval for the government to secure a loan of approximately Euros 207.75 million from financial institutions, including Citi Bank. The funds are earmarked for the crucial design and construction of the Jinja-Mbulambuti-Kamuli-Bukungu road and various roads within Jinja City. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4603/govt-given-go-ahead-aquire-loan-busoga-roads
parliament
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is entangled in 136 lawsuits, carrying a potential financial burden of Shs777 billion. Parliamentarians have expressed significant concern over the implications for public finances and the delivery of electricity services. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4602/uetcl-facing-136-court-cases-possible-shs777-billion-liability
economy
The dormant Lira Spinning Mills has been identified as a crucial asset for Lango's economic resurgence, with Member of Parliament Hon. Eunice Otuko advocating for its revival to boost agro-industrialization, create jobs, and add value to cotton. The mill's inactivity for 40 years has hampered cotton farmers and deprived the region of economic opportunities. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4601/revival-lira-spinning-mills-key-economic-growth-region