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education 14 October 2026
Despite the discovery of forged bank payment slips, 80 students at Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals in Iganga District have not been expelled or suspended. Arrangements are in place for them to settle outstanding fees and resume their studies. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4667/iganga-nursing-students-not-expelled-ogwang
government 14 October 2026
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central Government) has proposed the creation of a central facility to securely store government vehicles awaiting disposal, aiming to prevent asset deterioration and the loss of parts. This recommendation follows a reported Shs716 million loss from asset disposals by the Office of the President. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4663/pac-calls-central-yard-govt-assets-awaiting-disposal
parliament 14 October 2026
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has suspended the enforcement of the Presidential Executive Order banning charcoal trade, demanding a comprehensive statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development on alternative energy sources. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4664/speaker-halts-charcoal-trade-ban-pending-govt-statement
Politics 14 October 2026
Despite concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding land titles and varying reserve corridor measurements, the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, is insisting on the eviction of individuals encroaching on Uganda's railway reserves to facilitate rehabilitation programs. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4666/works-ministers-insists-evictions-railway-line-encroachers-despite-concerns-mps
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education
Despite the discovery of forged bank payment slips, 80 students at Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals in Iganga District have not been expelled or suspended. Arrangements are in place for them to settle outstanding fees and resume their studies. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4667/iganga-nursing-students-not-expelled-ogwang
government
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central Government) has proposed the creation of a central facility to securely store government vehicles awaiting disposal, aiming to prevent asset deterioration and the loss of parts. This recommendation follows a reported Shs716 million loss from asset disposals by the Office of the President. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4663/pac-calls-central-yard-govt-assets-awaiting-disposal
parliament
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has suspended the enforcement of the Presidential Executive Order banning charcoal trade, demanding a comprehensive statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development on alternative energy sources. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4664/speaker-halts-charcoal-trade-ban-pending-govt-statement
Politics
Despite concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding land titles and varying reserve corridor measurements, the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, is insisting on the eviction of individuals encroaching on Uganda's railway reserves to facilitate rehabilitation programs. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4666/works-ministers-insists-evictions-railway-line-encroachers-despite-concerns-mps