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EC using 2014 census data for update of voter register

The Electoral Commission is using the 2014 National Census data to update the national voters’ register ahead of the 2026 general elections.  The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama told the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs that the 2024 national census data…

Attorney General given ultimatum to amend public finance law

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Attorney General and Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development to expedite amendment of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 (PFMA), to support programme-based budgeting.While addressing the House on Thursday, 30 January 2025,…

We have no stake in DR Congo conflict - Minister

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation), Hon. John Mulimba, has assured Parliament that Uganda has no links to any armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Mulimba described the conflicts as protracted, driven by multiple factors, including ethnicity,…

Parliament directs audit of war compensation amidst calls for equity

Parliament has adopted the report of the Government Assurance and Implementation Committee on the long-awaited war compensation programme.Much as adoption of the report clears the way for the payment of outstanding claims, it also tickled Members of Parliament (MPs) into tabling fresh demands for…

Spotlight on security officers manning national parks

Legislators have decried the manner in which security officers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) are handling the protection of national parks.Hon. William Chemonges (NRM, Kween County) said a resident of the area was allegedly beaten to death by security officials manning Mount Elgon National…

MPs reject free Bunyoro varsity land over Shs4.9B demand for pine trees

Members of Parliament (MPs) have discouraged government from acquiring land for Bunyoro University at Shs4.9 billion.The 100 acres of land in question is located in Buhimba Town Council, Hoima City and was offered to government by Dr Henry Wamani, a resident of Hoima on condition that Shs4.9…

Deputy Speaker to Govt: Compensate victims of human rights violations

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights.Tayebwa made the proposal following a report by the Committee on Human Rights that revealed that some prisoners across the country have been detained…

MPs raise concerns on prisoners' conditions despite infrastructure improvements

The Committee on Human Rights has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of Opposition Leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obed Lutale Kamulegeya.In a report presented by the Chairperson, Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, the committee raised concerns…

Committee on Legal to meet agencies over voter register update

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has referred the statement on issues emerging out of the ongoing general update of the national voter’s register to the committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs for further scrutiny.The statement was presented by the Deputy Attorney General, Hon. Jackson…

Finance Minister gives assurance on alignment of budget with NDP IV

The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has assured legislators on the Budget Committee that the budget for financial year 2025/2026 is consistent with the new National Development Plan IV(NDP).While appearing before the Committee on Tuesday, 28 January 2025,…

‘Halt recruitment of seed secondary school teachers’

Members of Parliament have cautioned the Ministries of Education and Sports and Public Service against recruiting head teachers and deputies in seed secondary schools, until Parliament disposes of a petition by care taker head teachers.The care taker head teachers and deputies of 76 seed secondary…

Sugarcane millers to share proceeds from bi-products with farmers

Sugarcane millers will share proceeds from sugar and its bi-products with farmers once the Sugar (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is passed into law.This resolution was reached at a meeting of millers and farmers chaired by the  Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa at Parliament on Tuesday, 28 January 2024.The…

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