PARLIAMENT PASSES THE NARCOTICS AND PSYCHOTROPIC CONTROL BILL 2023
Parliament has passed the Narcotics and Psychotropic Control Bill 2023 which among others saves Ugandans from consuming illicit drugs. The bill containing 94 clauses provides for a fine to a tunes of shillings 10 million or 10 years’ imprisonment on conviction of possession of any illicit drug including Narcotic and psychotropic substance. Efforts by a section of MPs to save Khat commonly known as Mairungi from the list of prohibited plants was futile as the cultivation can only be done after a license by the Minister for Health. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mif-rHhim1E
Devoted coffee farmers and nursery bed operators have threatened to cut down all coffee trees that they supplied to different farmers on credit if the government doesn't pay their arrears amounting to 49bn shillings
While declaring a seven day demonstration, a group of coffee seedling farmers under their umbrella of Devoted Coffee farmers and Nursery bed operators say if their arrears are not paid in weeks’ time, they will retaliate by clearing coffee gardens across the country
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Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) will host a StarTimes Uganda Premier League double header on 1st May 2024. The selected games will see BUL FC hosting Vipers SC and KCCA FC taking on SC Villa.
The two games will serve as part of the test events before the official re-opening of the stadium.
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Fishermen operating at Kasenyi landing site in Kasese district have been urged not to sell off the fishing gear and equipment given to them by President Museveni.
This courageous message was delivered to them by the state house controller Jane Barekye during the official handover of the items that included: Modern boats, engines and fishing nets.
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The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, renowned for its celebration of Africa's natural wonders and cultural heritage, is poised to enthrall visitors and industry professionals, showcasing the beauty of Uganda's tourism offerings.
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To ensure that early and forced marriages are dealt a blow, there is need to reshape cultures in Africa including Female Genital Mutilation seen a sign of Maturity.
Members of the forum for the Great Lakes Parliament decry continuous valuing of girl children as a source of wealth in families.
This was during the opening of the seventh joint Statutory meeting of the Committee on Humanitarian and social issues, gender, children and vulnerable persons of the Member States of the International Conference on the great Lakes Region.
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West Nile Leaders have considered president Museveni’s Wealth Creation tour in the sub region as a move that can benefit people in eradicating poverty.
This is if the president’s advice is implemented through the Parish Development Model.
This follows President Museveni’s three day wealth Creation Tour of West Nile.
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