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parliament 25 August 2026
Lawmakers on the Physical Infrastructure Committee are urging the government to immediately assume control of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway's operations. The committee cited concerns over alleged mismanagement, financial irregularities, and a need to ensure loan repayment. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4578/mps-call-take-over-government-operations-kampala-entebbe-expressway
agriculture 25 August 2026
Uganda's Parliament has received a new bill aimed at regulating the production, sale, and distribution of agricultural inputs, including veterinary medicines and chemicals. The legislation seeks to combat counterfeit products and improve food safety and export standards. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4577/bill-regulate-manufacture-and-sell-agricultural-inputs-tabled
parliament 25 August 2026
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has issued a stern warning, vowing to publicly name and shame individuals who threaten parliamentary committee chairpersons. He emphasized that committee work is a constitutional mandate essential for public accountability. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4576/speaker-name-persons-threatening-committee-chairpersons
transportation 25 August 2026
Uganda's road infrastructure development is significantly hampered by persistent challenges in land acquisition and a lack of sufficient counterpart funding, according to officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport. The ministry is now seeking separate borrowing for land acquisition and civil works to mitigate these issues. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4575/delayed-land-acquisition-stalling-road-works
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parliament
Lawmakers on the Physical Infrastructure Committee are urging the government to immediately assume control of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway's operations. The committee cited concerns over alleged mismanagement, financial irregularities, and a need to ensure loan repayment. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4578/mps-call-take-over-government-operations-kampala-entebbe-expressway
agriculture
Uganda's Parliament has received a new bill aimed at regulating the production, sale, and distribution of agricultural inputs, including veterinary medicines and chemicals. The legislation seeks to combat counterfeit products and improve food safety and export standards. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4577/bill-regulate-manufacture-and-sell-agricultural-inputs-tabled
transportation
Uganda's road infrastructure development is significantly hampered by persistent challenges in land acquisition and a lack of sufficient counterpart funding, according to officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport. The ministry is now seeking separate borrowing for land acquisition and civil works to mitigate these issues. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4575/delayed-land-acquisition-stalling-road-works
Technology
President Museveni said they discussed the creative arts, tourism, and the shared history and. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-hollywood-actor-tyrese-gibson-hold-talks-5571164