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The parliamentary committee on Science and Technology has warned that the continued delay in signing of the National Biotechnology and Biosafety Bill, 2012 into law exposes the lives of Ugandans to serious repercussions. Last month, the bill that seeks to provide a regulatory framework that facilitates the safe development and application of biotechnology, research, development […]
MPS have vowed to block the GMO bill if its re-tabled before parliament from being passed into law. This bill which is known as Biotechnology and Biosafety bill was rejected by the president on basis that the genetically modified seeds should never be mixed with the indigenous seeds with a view to protect indigenous varieties. […]
Under their umbrella body, the Food Rights Alliance, activists have identified loopholes in the draft law that must be addressed in order to protect the rights of food producers and consumers. The Executive Director Food Rights Alliance Agnes Kirabo pointed out that the law must have an explicit provision on labeling of GMOs so that […]
Experts in agriculture and soils are warning that Uganda’s soils risk being damaged which will result into loss of fertility if the country embraces GMOs as they propose. Currently parliament is in corners trying to finalize the bio-technology and bio-safety bill to pass it into law with the aim of promoting GMOs usage and importation […]
As debate on the Bio safety and technology bill continues, pharmacists have been shocked to land on several imported consumables in giant Kampala supermarkets made from genetically modified things. These include powder milk for both children and adults , food supplements, packed porridge floor among others which they claim are imported and sold in giants […]
Speaker of Parliament Rebecca orders for investigations against MPs over allegations that some legislators received bribes to support the Biotechnology Bill that seeks to promote use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Uganda. This is the second consecutive investigation Kadaga is calling against MPs for alleged bribery in a move that appears intended to stave […]
By Nurudean Ssempa, South Africa There are concerns recently raised in the media about genetically modified crops/Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Indeed, a few years ago, Zimbabwe refused 10,000 tonnes of GM maize despite the fact that it had been hit by drought induced famine, arguing that the GM strains could contaminate the local crops. Some […]
Uganda is most likely to miss its target of becoming an upper middle income country by 2040, a study to determine the impact of age structure on development has found. The study by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) predicts that the average GDP of $9,500 target is unrealistic, as Uganda’s population will remain young and […]
Relatives and fans of fallen Ugandan Musician Moses Ssekibogo alias Mowzey Radio stormed Entebbe Magistrate court demanding for justice to prevail in the case. They claimed that Troy Wamala the man who was arrested for the alleged murder is not the one, but police should arrest a one Pamella and Washington, who were last seen […]
Parliament has ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to supply uniforms to its upcountry police officers whose uniforms are too old and those who could have lost them all along . This came as the minister of state for Internal Affairs, Obinga Kania reported that the police force is currently tailoring uniforms of its officers and […]