![During the Parliament sitting on Wednesday 23rd 2019, Hon. Amongin Jacqueline moved a motion to honour Quiin Abenakyo for her outstanding performance in the Miss World Pageant 2018. Abenakyo, who was attending Plenary from the Parliament gallery was applauded by Members for raising the Uganda flag high and promoting tourism in the country. Members proposed that Government should extend support to her so that she can realize her goals of supporting the girl child education and addressing issues that affect […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/WhatsApp-Image-2019-01-23-at-19.01.15-1.jpeg)
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![LAST WEEK IN PARLIAMENT (17th -21st September) This is a summary of the key issues debated and discussed in Parliament in the week of September 17th-21st 2018. PLENARY Speaker Calls out Non-performing committees. The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, named committees that have failed to deliver on their constitutional mandate to process Bills within the requisite 45 days. She further informed the House that the following weeks would be dedicated to the completion of Bills before Committees and thereafter Committee […]](http://parliamentwatch.ug/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/KMJ_5244-1400x912.jpg)
Uganda Joint Christian Council calls for sexual harassment policies in institutions of learning
20/September/2018 By Allan Kinani The Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), a faith based ecumenical organisation made a presentation to the Parliamentary Select Committee on inquiry into allegations of sexual violence in institutions of learning in Uganda. The nine member committee which was constituted by Parliament, chaired by Hon. Rwaboojo Monica continues to meet key stakeholders on this iss... More »
CSOs urge Parliament to hasten the passage of the Sexual Offences Bill
18.Sepember.2018 By Allan Kinani The Select Committee investigating sexual violence in institutions of learning met with a coalition of Civil Society Members led by the Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP). The nine-member committee is chaired by Hon. Rwakojo Robinah, MP Gomba West County. The committee was constituted following a motion for a resolution of Parliament urging Governmen... More »
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UPDF comes under fire for impunity and Brutality against Ugandans
17/September/2018 Members of Parliament raised concern on the continued brutality of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) on fishing communities. MPs raising on matters of urgent national importance noted that the UPDF... More »
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What you need to know about the budget bills for FY2018/19
The Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018: The key Income Tax reforms proposed include: Exemption from tax on income derived by operators and investors of an industrial park or free zone. It specifically exempts: (i) The inco... More »
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Uganda to hold LC 1 elections after a long waiting: But why lining-up?
By Godfrey Mwesigye It is now seventeen years since Uganda last conducted elections for Local council one (LC1) leaders in 2001. Apparently, the LC1 leaders in place are those who were elected seventeen years or replaced w... More »
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The Excise duty (Amendment) Act, 2018: A progress for Uganda’s economy or an impediment to telecommunication?
By Godfrey Mwesigye The parliament of Uganda on May 30ththis year passed the Excise duty (Amendment), Bill 2018 which among other things involved amending Section 4 of the Excise Duty Act, 2014 by including sub-section 5 whic... More »
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