![“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 presented before the committee.” This was a statement by the Finance minister and also the chair of the DAPCB Hon. Matia Kasaija while appearing before the Parliamentary subcommittee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) that is currently looking into reports of irregular […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/d.jpg)
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![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 tribunal presented their proposed amendments in the PPDA Amendment bill 2019. Currently, there is no regulatory body in Uganda to register procurement professionals. This implies that graduates with procurement qualifications from institutions of learning can operate without regulations from a formal institution. The Tribunal proposed that […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ppda-logo.jpg){kind=logo}
![Uganda, like the rest of the world, continues to face significant climate change challenges which affects the natural resources, far-reaching effects on human beings and the environment. In 2008, Members of the 8th Parliament formed the Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change‐Uganda (PFCC‐U) to respond to the pressing environmental, social and economic issues presented by Climate Change. On Wednesday, 14 August 2019, a Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change was officially launched and it will be chaired by Hon. Lawrence Biyika Songa. […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190814_112005_21-1400x912.jpg)
![Following the concern raised by Hon. Eric Musana of Buyaga East on floor of parliament about closure of the General Hospital in Kagadi District due to a breakdown of water supply and medical equipment, Hon. Ruth Achieng the Minister of Health made a statement on the same before the August House. The Minister said that Kagadi Hospital was under the Local government’s mandate as per the functions and services for which district councils were responsible, subject to Article 176(2) of […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aceng-450x270.jpg)
![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 in promoting Human rights. This information is also useful for public, media houses and civil society organizations doing human rights work. 23rd – 25th July 2019 Right to Education Hon. Rosemary Sseninde presented a brief statement responding to Hon. Ruugi’s concern on the […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/This-week-at-parliament..jpg)
![Presided over by the Rt. Hon. Speaker Rebecca Alitwaala Kadaga. The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late John Kisembo, former Assistant Inspector General of Police (1999 – 2000) and the late Roy Madete, son of the Clerk to East African Legislative Assembly, Kenneth Madete. Nambooze raised a concern on the raising of the retirement age from 60yrs to 70yrs, as was reported by the New Vision. She said that Ugandans hoped for the retirement age […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Kadaga1.jpeg)
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The Refugee Management Symposium
Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) in partnership with Uganda Governance, Accountability, Participation and Performance (GAPP) held a symposium on refugee management on the 17th of July 2019. The symposium attracted different ... More »
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Statement by the State Minister for Gender on Externalisation of Labour
Hon. Mutuuzo Peace Minister of Gender while addressing Parliament on the 18th of July 2019 on the externalisation of labour told the house that, migration was as old as the history of mankind and all humans are products of so... More »
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Statement to Parliament on panic occasioned by reports of alleged Ebola victims in Koboko District
Following the concern raised by Hon. Bada Diri Margaret, (MP, Koboko) on Tuesday 9th July of 2019 over panic occasioned by reports of Ebola victims within a few kilometres of the North-western border with the Democratic Repub... More »
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The Progress of the Marriage and Divorce Bill
Parliament this week in its plenary session chaired by the Deputy Speaker Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, was set to debate the Marriage and Divorce Bill 2009, as had been scheduled in the Order paper to be read of the “second reading... More »
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Motion for a resolution put an end to the rampant murders and robberies of boda-boda riders
Hon. David Abala, the Member of Parliament Ngora County, moved a motion before parliament to urge the government to devise a long – term means of stopping the rampant murders and robberies of boda-boda riders Hon. Abala tol... More »
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The Ugly Face of Sexual Harassment in the Work Place
“…there is widespread sexual harassment at the workplaces in Uganda which goes unnoticed, and much of it is swept under the carpet because of fear of losing jobs and the fear of being victimized…” These were statement... More »
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