“The road infrastructure developments and other projects taking place in the country have created jobs, as well.” State President Lazarus Chakwera says the Tonse Alliance led government has so far created a lot of jobs since assuming office in June 2020. The well-speaking Malawian leader was in Parliament Wednesday to respond to questions from the […]
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Tuesday May 25 2021
President Museveni hands over instruments of power to the new Speaker of Parliament, Mr Jacob Oulanyah, at Kololo Independence grounds yesterday. PHOTO | ALEX ESAGALA
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Omoro County MP Jacob Oulanyah, who was deputy speaker of the 10th Parliament, yesterday secured a landslide win as Uganda’s next Speaker of Parliament. In a victory speech, he exhorted for unity, respect and decorum among members during legislative debate. We reproduce a slightly edited version of the speech below.
“I address you all with great humility. I thank God almighty for His grace and the gift of life that has enabled me to witness this day.
‘National Health Insurance must be compulsory’
Tuesday May 25 2021
If you buy shares on Uganda Securities Exchange, and invest the same $100, if things go well you stand a chance to earn $300 or more. PHOTO/courtesy
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Section 57 which looks at Community Based Health Insurance Schemes and Section 45 which looks at establishing Regional Health Appeals Tribunals, need to be refocused,
Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega writes.
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On March 31 2021, Members of Parliament passed the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Bill, which seeks to provide universal healthcare to all Ugandans.
However, before its’ passing, the State Minister of Health Robinah Nabbanja had said the Bill in its current state needed to be withdrawn pending consultations from stakeholders. Instead of withdrawing the Bill, the Minister ought to have asked for some more time before Parliament considers the Bill.
He accompanied Ayivu East MP Geofrey Feta to the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, thundering into an instant national sensation and gaining boundless social media traction