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news 5 August 2026
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government to investigate the recent murder of Uganda Cranes player David Owori, highlighting the incident as a symptom of escalating security issues in the country. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4532/probe-death-cranes-football-star
news 5 August 2026
Uganda's Parliament has directed the Committee on Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to probe the long-standing boundary dispute surrounding Mt. Elgon National Park. The investigation follows serious allegations of human rights abuses, arbitrary arrests, and unclear park boundaries involving the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4533/house-committee-probe-mt-elgon-boundary-dispute
education 5 August 2026
Uganda's State Minister of Education and Sports has directed the National Council for Higher Education to expedite investigations into Kyambogo University's alleged issuance of incorrect diploma certificates to government-sponsored students. The students were admitted to one course but received certificates for another, prompting a parliamentary inquiry. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4529/kyambogo-university-spotlight-awarding-wrong-certificates
labour 5 August 2026
Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Henry Tumukunde, has expressed significant concern over the government's limited capacity to monitor and protect Ugandan migrant workers abroad. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that extends beyond recruitment to include preparation, ongoing monitoring, and support systems for workers in destination countries. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4528/gaps-labour-export-sector-worry-minister
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Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government to investigate the recent murder of Uganda Cranes player David Owori, highlighting the incident as a symptom of escalating security issues in the country. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4532/probe-death-cranes-football-star
education
Uganda's State Minister of Education and Sports has directed the National Council for Higher Education to expedite investigations into Kyambogo University's alleged issuance of incorrect diploma certificates to government-sponsored students. The students were admitted to one course but received certificates for another, prompting a parliamentary inquiry. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4529/kyambogo-university-spotlight-awarding-wrong-certificates
labour
Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Henry Tumukunde, has expressed significant concern over the government's limited capacity to monitor and protect Ugandan migrant workers abroad. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that extends beyond recruitment to include preparation, ongoing monitoring, and support systems for workers in destination countries. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4528/gaps-labour-export-sector-worry-minister
government
The Ministry of Public Service is requesting Shs308 billion to fund crucial development projects, including the establishment of 19 "Service Uganda Centres" to streamline public service delivery across the nation. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4530/ministry-seeks-shs308-bn-one-stop-centre-services