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agriculture 12 August 2026
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 12 August 2026
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
Politics 12 August 2026
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
Business 12 August 2026
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
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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
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
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
Health
Despite being declared Ebola-free, Uganda continues to restrict border market operations due to ongoing outbreaks in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi emphasized the persistent risk of imported cases. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4546/government-maintains-border-market-restrictions-over-ebola-risk