![The parliamentary Natural Resources committee has voiced its frustration over the failure of National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to enforce the Ban on Kaveera. The committee was meeting officials from NEMA to respond to a number of issues, key among which was the Kaveera ban. The meeting that took place today was chaired by Hon. Kiwanuka Keefa and NEMA was led by the ED Dr. Tom Okurut. NEMA is mandated by law under the NEMA Act, the Finance Act 2009 […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/images-1.jpg)
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![The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Prof Ephraim Kamuntu in Parliament, eulogised fallen former UPC National Chairman, Maj Edward Rurangaranga as a caring brother and a great mentor. Prof Kamuntu, himself a former member of the Uganda People’s Congress was seconding a motion for Parliament to pay tribute to Maj Rurangaranga. Below is his full submission Mr Speaker, I have every reason to thank you and every much indeed. First, for giving me an opportunity to pay […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Maj.Rurangaranga-and-his-Wife.-1162x912.jpg)
![Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, in his ruling on Tuesday August 1, 2017 put a stop to a proposed motion to investigate Bank of Uganda’s role in relation to Crane Bank saga, Oulanyah halted the motion grounds that any investigation would offend the sub-judice rule. “ I received two letters from MMAKS Advocates [BoU’s lawyers] and the Governor challenging the proposed motion on grounds that any inquiry would bias ongoing court cases.” said Hon Oulanyah. Bank of Uganda Governor Tumusiime […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crane.jpg)
![The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has cautioned government against the creation of more districts and administrative units, saying that they overstraining Parliament. The Speaker was today speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new chambers of Parliament. “I hope we have reached a bar of creating new districts and constituencies and this will give an opportunity for member’s to work with comfort,” Kadaga said. She expressed concerns over the rising number of members saying that with the 500 seater, […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DGIoCeoWsAAbdy3.jpg)
![Money for Local Council elections and Women Councilors to be remitted to the Electoral Commission. The revelation was made earlier today during a committee meeting between Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee, the Minister of Finance Hon. Matia Kasaija and officials from the Electoral Commission. The Parliamentary committee had summoned the Minister to explain why the Ministry had not found money, UGX 12 billion for the Electoral Commission (EC) to carry elections in new constituencies as promised in a previous meeting. […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12-8-908x600.jpg)
![Parliament observed a moment of silence for 12 UPDF soldiers killed in an Al Shabab attack in Somalia, asking government to present a comprehensive report on the incident. After this, the Lwemiyaga MP Theodore Ssekikubo (NRM, Lwemiyaga) standing on a matter of national importance said that Parliament being the mandated institution to deploy the army outside Uganda, it should receive updates regarding the incident. “Since we have government and government is fully represented in the House, it is only right […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ed25bbac.jpg)
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Government asks for 2 weeks to consult on the Constitution Amendment Bill -Request Granted
Hon Kahinda Otafire, the Minister of Justice and Constitution affairs has asked asked the committee on legal an Parliamentary Affairs to give him and the Minister of Lands, Housing and Constitution, Hon Amongi two weeks to Co... More »
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Investigate Bank Of Uganda – Hon Nandala Mafabi
Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi has asked Parliament to investigate alleged cases of negligence by the Bank of Uganda, in relation to the collapse of Crane Bank. Mafabi, in a motion, tabled to Parliament today, contend... More »
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Parliament honors fallen Rotarian – Sam Owori
Fallen Rotary International President-elect Sam Owori has been eulogised as a selfless Ugandan. Mr Owori died on 13 July due to complications from surgery. He was a member of the Rotary Club Kampala, Uganda for 38 years. In ... More »
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Constitution Ammendment Bill makes it’s debut in the Legal & Parliamentary Affairs Committee
The Constitution amendment bill seeks to empower government to compulsorily acquire land declared for compulsory acquisition upon depositing a compensation in court, pending the outcome of any dispute. This, according to go... More »
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Parliament Grants Leave to MP Ayivu so as to introduce the Human Sacrifice Bill
Parliament granted leave to the Member of Parliament for Ayivu county Bernard Atiku to introduce a private members bill for an Act entitled the prevention and prohibition of Human sacrifice and Harmful bill 2017. The m... More »
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Housing Finance Bank seeks 30bn capitalisation from government
Housing Finance bank officials appeared before the National Economy committee to request for capitalization of the bank to the tune of UGX 30 Billion. The team from the bank led by Mr. Michael Mugabi, Executive Director – O... More »
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