![The Plenary Sittings for this week were presided over by the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Rebecca A. Kadaga. On the 5th of November, Hon. Baryayanga Andrew Aja moved a motion for the Second reading of the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The object of this bill is to provide for the manner of choosing back-bench Members of the Parliamentary Commission, the Leader of the Opposition, the Chief Whip of Opposition & Party Whips. It also seeks to establish the Office […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ParliamentUg.jpg)
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![“The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has with utmost concern noted the ongoing xenophobia in South Africa resulting in killings, maiming of people and destruction of their property. South Africa, natives’ are attacking foreign African nationals, their businesses and property, which is likely to reverse all gains and freedoms enjoyed by the Africans. The Ugandan delegation condemns these attacks and calls on the government of South Africa to do everything within their means to end the violence and guarantee the safety […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pan.jpg)
![Uganda last hosted the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in 1967. 52 years later, it’s privileged to host the same event again, organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Originally the CPC comprised of Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. However, in 1948, CPC changed its name, a move that saw the coming on board of most Commonwealth countries. The CPC, as a matter of principle is headed by Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Cp.png)
![“There is an advisory opinion by the Attorney General to parliament against summoning officers under direct command.” This was a statement by General Elly Tumwine the Minister for Security while re-appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights which is currently looking into the allegations of torture in safe houses in Uganda. The minister Minister was responding to a question from Hon. Jenifer Nantume Egunyu on why the head of Special Forces Command (SFC), Major General James Birungi and the […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tumwine-1.jpg)
![Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) launched an investigation into Bayport Financial Services and Platinum Credit (U) Ltd, a countrywide money lending business after Hon. Akello Judith Franca (Woman MP; Agago District) raised an allegation that the company was defrauding civil servants in her district. In a statement to Parliament, State Minister of Finance Hon. David Bahati informed the house of some of the findings of the investigation by UMRA who are the licencing and supervising authorities of Payroll Lenders. UMRA […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bahati.jpg)
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The State of Safe Houses in Uganda
“There is nothing which is open to everyone, there are limitations to everything even in your house; and there are areas which some people don’t reach. There are areas which for security reasons, this committee is not all... More »
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Parliamentary Committee on Budget halts the Appropriation Bill 2019
On the morning of 27th August 2019, the State Minister for Finance, Hon. David Bahati appeared before the Budget Committee of Parliament to present the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2019. The committee was chaired by Hon. ... More »
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Weekly Parliament Human Rights Tracker
The Parliament Human Rights Tracker curates key human rights issues and discussions that happen in Plenary and committees. It tracks the actions taken by Parliament on the same. This is meant to monitor the work of Parliament... More »
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The Landlord and Tenant Bill: what works, what was missed
When Parliament passed the Landlord and Tenants Bill, 2018, I was reminded of the nature of the Busullu and Envujjo Law, of 1928 passed by the LEGCO under Her Majesties Government. This law was intended to mend the relationsh... More »
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The missing seal of the Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB)
“The Government of Uganda does not owe the former Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB) executive secretary, Mr Bernard Tumwesigire any money. All the monies owed to him were paid and evidence of payment can be p... More »
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Finance Committee meets stakeholders on the PPDA Amendment Bill
On August 21st 2019, a team from the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Appeals Tribunal appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Finance chaired by Hon. Musasizi Henry. The members from the tribuna... More »
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