![Parliament has approved USD 235.458 Million [equivalent to eight hundred and sixty-eight billion] to finance the development of Namagumba-Budadiri-Nalugugu [29.0KM], Katuna-Muko-Kamuganzi road (104.0 KM) Laropi – Moyo – Afoji road. In a Plenary sitting chaired by the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, Parliament unanimously approved the proposal to borrow the USD 235.458 Million [equivalent to eight hundred and sixty-eight billion] from the African Development Bank. Hon Lawrence Bategeka, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on National Economy, urged the August House to […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG-20200618-WA0018.jpg)
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![The Parliament has created five Parliamentary seats for elderly persons, of which one of the seats has been preserved for women as affirmative action. In a Plenary sitting on Tuesday 4th August 2020 chaired by Rebecca Kadaga, the August House passed the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill 2020 tabled the Hon Ephraim Kamuntu, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs creating the five seats for the elderly persons in Parliament. Immediately after the Minister of Justice had presented the Bill for […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG-20200515-WA0004.jpg)
![The leadership of Alliance for National Transformation party (ANT) Party led by General Mugisha Muntu have paid a courtesy call on the Speaker, to deliberate among other things whether Parliament can immediately change the register and recognize MPs who moved from other parties to ANT. In a meeting with the Speaker on Tuesday 4th August 2020, the delegation from ANT wanted to know whether ANT could be officially recognized as a Member of Inter-Party Organization for Dialogue (IPOD). […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/muntu.jpg)
![A section of members of parliament led by Mwine Mpaka, Western YouthMP, have demanded an investigation into a deal that saw Makerere University allegedly lose up to eight billion (UGX 8 billion.) While addressing the press at Parliament on 31st July 2020, the MPs said that Professor Nawangwe, Vice-Chancellor and other university officials had led to a loss of Shs 8 billion by signing an out of court settlement with National Insurance Company (NIC) without the approval of the attorney […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mwine-mpaka.png)
![On Thursday, 30th July 2020, the Speaker Rebecca Kadaga presided over the plenary sitting. Parliament passed a motion by the Minister of State for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, to bring the commencement date for the Cities of Soroti, Lira, and Hoima to 1st July 2020. Parliament also passed 46 new Counties presented by the State Minister of Local Government. The new Counties include; Kiboga West, Buhweju West, Bugangaizi South, Chkwi East, Bulanda, Kwania North, Kagoma North, Buwekula South, Buyanja East, […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/magye.jpg)
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Parliament approves 46 new counties: An increase to 353 constituencies in the country
Parliament has approved the creation of 46 New Counties. This follows the motion moved by Hon. Raphael Magyezi, State Minister Local Government for a resolution of Parliament to create 46 new counties under article 179 of the... More »
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A Section of Tororo residents Petition Parliament over new constituencies
A section of Tororo district residents led by Richard Machika (lead petitioner) have petitioned Parliament through the officer of the Speaker over the proposed demarcation of West Budama County North-East out of West Budama C... More »
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Highlights: Today in Parliament
In the sitting of 28th July 2020, Parliament observed a moment of silence for the late Benjamin Mkapa, the former President of Tanzania. Rebecca Kadaga, who presided over the sitting, recognized him as a leader who worked har... More »
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Speaker directs Kampala Minister to explain to Parliament on the plans to execute a ‘Bodboda Free Zone’ within the city
The Speaker of Parliament has directed the Minister for Kampala to appear before the August House to explain plans to execute a ‘Bodboda Free Zone’ within the city. Chairing the Plenary session on Tuesday 28th July 2020, ... More »
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Boda Boda Riders thanks Parliament following the resumption of Boda Boda operation
Boda Boda operators have thanked Parliament through the Speaker for their support towards the resumption of boda boda operation amidst the COVID19 situation. While meeting the Speaker on Monday 27th July 2020 at Parliament, r... More »
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Minister of Justice summoned to Parliament over the bidding process of printing ballot papers for the 2020/21 Elections
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has summoned Justice Minister and the Attorney General to explain circumstances surrounding the bidding process of printing ballot papers for the 2020/21 Elections. This fol... More »
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