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Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce a single tribunal under the National Tribunal Bill, 2024, on grounds that it contravenes Article 152 (3) of the Constitution. The Bill was intended to repeal the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, the Electricity Disputes Tribunal Act and all other Tribunals established by law. The Bill was tabled for Second Reading during plenary sitting on Thursday, 24 October 2024, wherein the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs presented its report that was followed by a minority report. In the minority report, Hon. Jonathan Odur (UPC, Erute County South) argued that extending the Bill to…
President Yoweri Museveni has donated 300 million Shillings to the Bonabagagawale-Nyekundiire Group to support farmers and older needy persons. Nyekundiire has over 180,000 members drawn from six districts which include Rukungiri, Rukiga, Ntungamo, Rubanda, Kabale and Kisoro. Peace Rugambwa Twinamatsiko, Nyekundiire Chairperson said Museveni’s 300 million shillings is part of the 4.5 billion pledge he made in the last presidential campaign period. According to Rugambwa, the President promised that the money was to come in instalments and he has now delivered 300 million shillings. Rugambwa, who addressed the media in Kampala said they are starting with priority areas which include…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated essential supplies and equipment worth UGX 26 million to two medical facilities in Nakaseke district to support maternal healthcare services. Butalangu Health Centre III and Wakyato Health Centre III received patient monitors, delivery beds, Doppler and Fetescopes, instrument sets for delivery, blood pressure machines, medical refrigerator, Mama Kits, and examination couches and Doppler’s ultra sound machines among other items. For the last three years, the bank has designated October as the L.O.V.E Month, during which it celebrates their customers and engages in activities that give back to the community through its Corporate Social Investment initiatives.…
Equity Bank, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), today officially kicked off the India-Uganda Trade Mission in Kampala. This two-day high-level event, from 22nd to 23rd October 2024, brings together a delegation of entrepreneurs from India and leading Ugandan business leaders to strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations. The trade mission focuses on key sectors including health, information technology, agriculture, energy, roads and transport, tourism, real estate and defence – industries critical to Uganda’s development and India’s expertise. The mission aims to foster new partnerships, increase investment, and enhance trade cooperation between India and Uganda. Through…
Uganda Baati under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation has launched the second phase of its Economic Empowerment Skilling Program targeting out-of-school youth in Tororo District. The initiative aims to address pressing social issues, including high youth unemployment and teenage pregnancies, by equipping young people with practical, employable skills. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, Tororo District, with its young population of nearly 373,317 individuals aged 15-30, continues to face significant challenges. Youth unemployment stands at an alarming 62%, and teenage pregnancies are 29.5%, higher than the national average of 25%. The initiative, which began this month, will run for three months…
Katakwi—The Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has expressed her gratitude to Stanbic Bank for its unwavering commitment to driving economic growth and transforming communities across Uganda. She was speaking during an event over the weekend in which the bank donated medical equipment worth UGX35 million to Katakwi General Hospital in Teso sub-region. Alupo said, “The donation is a beacon of hope, enabling the hospital to enhance its care quality and better serve patients and their families.” The items included three patient beds, two delivery beds, two patient monitors, a baby incubator and warmer along with one hundred Mama kits.…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the crucial role of the four core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in the creation of wealth and development. “With the four ideological principles, and the three historical missions, we have been able to achieve progress in five phases; the minimum recovery of the enclave economy, expanding the small island of the money economy, diversifying the economy, adding value to the raw materials and promoting industrialization and entering the knowledge economy,” he said. President Museveni who was in company of his counterpart , His Excellency Faustin Archange Touadéra , the President…
Ugandans living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have welcomed Equity Bank Uganda’s decision to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, offering specialized financial services tailored to their needs. As part of the bank’s “Equity Goes To UAE” initiative, a team from Equity Bank Uganda is currently interacting with Ugandans in the UAE, providing diaspora accounts, investment advice, loan assistance, and other banking solutions. “This is a game-changer for us,” said Ronald Ssemanda, a Ugandan expatriate working in Dubai. “We’ve struggled to access reliable banking services that understand our unique needs. Equity Bank’s presence here is…
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President, Eng. Patrick Oboi Amuriat, presented the party’s stance on the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill 2024 to the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs today. Amuriat emphasized that the principal Act requires no amendments, deeming Hon. Lumu’s proposals redundant and ineffective. “The current law is sufficient, and there’s no defect or mischief that warrants changes,” Amuriat stated. “We urge the committee to recommend dismissing the Bill to Parliament, avoiding further waste of time and taxpayers’ money.” Accompanying Amuriat were, Deputy President Ms. Margaret Wokuri Madanda, Vice Chairperson Hon. Robert Centenary, Deputy Secretary for Publicity…
Equity Bank Uganda has launched a dedicated customer support initiative for its UAE-based clients. According to Barbara Among, the bank’s spokesperson, a specialized team will be available throughout the month to provide on-ground assistance with various banking services. Services offered include Account opening, ATM card applications, and Other banking solutions like the newly launched digital saving box. “We’re excited to bring our services closer to our people in UAE. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to serving our diaspora customers’ financial needs,” Among said adding that Customers can stay updated on the team’s daily locations through Equity Bank Uganda’s social media…