![On December 3rd 2019, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah directed the Clerk to Parliament to gazette the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2019, by a private member, Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba in preparation for its first reading. Hon. Butime Tom, the Minister of Local Government, presented a motion on alteration of boundaries and declaration of cities. Those to acquire city status include; Arua, Gulu, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Jinja, Mbale, Masaka, Hoima, Entebbe, Lira, Nakasongola, Soroti, Kabale and Wakiso. On December 4th […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Jacky-1400x912.jpg)
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![The Sitting was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah. The Deputy Speaker made a pledge on behalf of Parliament committing to fight against corruption. The Members of Parliament (MPs) acknowledged the need to renew commitment to fighting corruption and the pledge was adopted. It was a call upon MPs to be honest, ethical, and to negotiate all Government contracts with integrity. Hon. Muhammad Nseroko, the representative for Kampala Central Division, observed that the cause […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Oulanyah-1.jpg)
![“For the minister to try to pour scorn and to hold the office of the Speaker under contempt, means that there is a serious problem,” this was a part statement by Hon Theodore Ssekikubo during the plenary session to Hon. Irene Mutoni (the State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development) over what he referred to as contempt of Parliament over media reports attributed to her on the alleged theft of Shs24b meant for the construction of Isimba Dam Bridge. This […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/images.jpg)
![The Plenary Sittings for this week were presided over by the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Rebecca A. Kadaga. ▪Parliament observed a moment of silence in honor of the late Hon Med Kaggwa who passed on on 20th of November, 2019. The speaker Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga noted that Hon Kaggwa served Uganda in distinguished capacities as a Member of Parliament representing Kawempe South and at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). He also served as minister for the Presidency. ▪Hon.Theodore Ssekikubo […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ParliamentUg.jpg)
![“Rt Hon. Speaker, my major concern is how these condoms moved to the market before the testing and who is liable to people who could have contracted STIs, HIV and unwanted pregnancies!” This was a statement by Hon Mbwatekamwa Gaffa (Kasambya County) during the Parliament plenary This follows the directive by the National Drug Authority (NDA) to Marie Stopes Uganda, a non-government organization that offers reproductive health services, to recall two batches (19040205 and 19050105) of Life Guard brand condoms […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mbwa.jpg)
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Kampala District Land Board appear before the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE)
“Some of the properties were compensated for but we have handled and dealt in properties which we shouldn’t have dealt with on the basis of forged documents, repossession certificate, and letters of administration. As a B... More »
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PLENARY PROCEEDINGS 5TH TO 7TH NOVEMBER 2019
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 (A... More »
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The Pan African Parliament (PAP) condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
“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 forei... More »
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The 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC)
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... More »
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General Elly Tumwine re-appears before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights
“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 th... More »
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This week in Parliament: 3rd September – 5th September 2019
Plenary this week was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah. He reiterated to the members that the statements made on the floor of Parliament are broadcasted and monitored, and therefore, ... More »
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