![The Speaker of Parliament has called upon the President to appoint the Uganda human rights commission (UHRC) chairperson. She said that the day to appoint a chairperson had rendered the commission handicapped. In a meeting with Uganda Law Society (ULS) president Pheona Wall and the ULS chief executive officer Moses Okwalinga, the ULS leadership petitioned her office regarding the operation of the human rights body in the absence of the chairperson. The previous chairperson of the commission Med Sozzi Kaggwa […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/kadaga-2.jpg)
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![Members of Parliament have expressed displeasure over the highhandedness by some of the security officers which has since led to the loss of lives and injury of others. In a Plenary sitting on Thursday 19th November 2020 chaired by the Speaker, the legislators urged the various security agencies to execute their duties and responsibilities as provided for under the laws, while at the same time exercising restraint from violating human rights. The Media has reported demonstrations happening in various parts […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/geo.jpg)
![Speaker Kadaga has called upon political candidates to appeal to their supporters, to exercise restraint from indulging in detestable activities which she said was likely to result in the loss of lives and property as well as livelihoods. In a Plenary sitting on Thursday 19th November 2020, Kadaga expressed concern over the events happening countrywide as a result of ongoing campaigns. “The Media has reported demonstrations happening in various parts of the country over the arrest and detention of Presidential […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ka.jpg)
![Parliament has paid tribute to fallen Kamuli Municipality MP Late Hon. Rehema Watongola to succumb to Covid-19 at the Mulago National Referral Hospital. In a special sitting on Thursday 19th November 2020 chaired by the Speaker, legislators eulogized the fallen Mp referring to her as a selfless leader who worked for her people and political party. The Prime Minister who was also the mover of the motion to pay tribute to the late MP celebrated Watongola as diligent leaders who […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/we.jpg)
![The Speaker of Parliament has summoned the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to Parliament to clarify on the exact election dates in the forthcoming general elections. In a plenary sitting on Wednesday 10th October 2020, the Speaker urged the government to communicate the dates for national elections slated for the beginning of 2021. Kadaga noted that lack of clarity on the election dates greatly disadvantages the nominated candidates in-terms of preparations and proper planning of […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/poll-1400x912.jpg)
![Student leaders from Makerere University, Uganda Christian University and Kyambogo University have petitioned Parliament seeking a halt on online studies for continuing students. In a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday 9th October 2020, the student leaders said that the decision by Government to re-open institutions of higher learning to only finalists disadvantages continuing students. The student leaders cited high costs of internet subscription, bandwidth limitation, unreliable internet and infrastructure limited to only urban areas, as some of […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ka.jpg)
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Government rejects the proposal to extend nomination dates for Local Government and Parliament candidates
The Deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafuzi has told Parliament that the Electoral Commission will not extend the nomination dates for the for Local Government and Parliament candidates as proposed by the legislators. In a Ple... More »
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Government rejects proposal to amend Registration of Persons Act
The Deputy Attorney General, Jackson Kafuuzi has told Parliament that there is no need to amend Section 36 of the Registration of Persons Act, 2015 which requires every person who intends to change their name to use a deed po... More »
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Speaker Kadaga expresses displeasure over the continued absence of Ministers from Plenary sittings
The Speaker of Parliament has expressed displeasure over the continued absence of Ministers from Plenary sittings which she said had greatly affected the performance and image of Parliament. In a Plenary Sitting on Thursday 1... More »
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Legislators want the 70-persons limit for places of worship increased
Legislators have urged the government to increase the 70-person limit on congregations in places of worship to be increased according to the size of the churches and mosques. In a Plenary sitting on Thursday 1st October 2020,... More »
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Plenary highlights for 30th September 2020
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, Chaired the sitting on 30th September 2020. During the sitting, Hon. Ababiku raised a matter of national concern about the looming famine in Adjumani District and other parts of Ugan... More »
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Finance Minister summoned to Parliament over funding for Political Parties
Parliament has summoned the Finance Minister to explain why Political parties with representation at Parliament had not received funding notwithstanding that Parliament appropriate funds. In a Plenary sitting on Wednesda... More »
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