Parliament
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1.8KOboth says unaware of Gen Muhoozi’s Endorsement for Speaker
Speaking to journalists at Parliament shortly after taking oath as Member of Parliament for West Budama Central, Jacob Marksons Oboth appeared surprised...
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1.1KOver 180 MPs take oath on first day as 12th Parliament starts
The swearing-in exercise will continue until Friday, May 15, ahead of the first sitting of the 12th Parliament scheduled for May 25,...
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1.0KUHRC seeks UGX1.5Bn to train LC leaders on human rights
The Commission also requested an additional Shs500 million to upgrade its Moyo field office into a regional office to improve human rights...
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2.6KAS IT HAPPENED: How Parliament passed controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026
Moments before the debate commenced, Ssenyonyi challenged the legitimacy of the Bill, arguing that the version presented differed from the one previously...
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1.1KLIST: Museveni signs Copyright Law, seven others as legislative term nears end
The Copyright Amendment law, passed by Parliament on March 17, 2026, introduces sweeping reforms aimed at protecting creators in the digital era...
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1.7KMao proposes delay of MPs induction until Speaker is elected
According to Mao, the induction is a critical process meant to equip MPs, many of whom are entering Parliament for the first...
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1.8KMuseveni appoints Michael Tusiime Director of Public Expenditure at Parliament
In his new position, Tusiime will oversee the Directorate of Public Expenditure Accountability, a critical arm within Parliament tasked with supporting MPs...
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1.4KNo Internship, No Degree: Gov’t insists on mandatory internship before medical graduation
Government says the reforms are also a response to structural challenges in medical training, including a sharp rise in training institutions.
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1.1KParliament approves UGX84 Trillion Budget amid debt concerns
According to the approved estimates, government will spend UGX33.6 trillion, about 40 percent of the total budget, on debt servicing, highlighting the...
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3.1KGovt proposes ban on importation of cars older than 13 years
The proposal, which amends provisions under the Traffic and Road Safety Act, reduces the current import age limit from 15 years to...
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1.2KBujingo vows to push for common markets, permits and regional ID in EALA MP Bid
EALA MP Hoepful, Hon Tiberondwa Stephen Bujingo has pledged to push for a common East African ID, work permit, and market system...
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1.1KURSB backs Copyright Bill to protect Ugandan Creators
URSB says the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill 2025 will strengthen legal protection for Ugandan creators and boost the creative economy.
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1.0KMPs raise alarm over delays in PDM monitoring system
The PDM system, developed by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with other government agencies, is intended to track...
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1.4KMPs grill police over Shs200k charges for sniffer dogs
MPs have grilled Uganda Police leadership over reports that citizens are being charged up to Shs200,000 to access police sniffer dogs during...
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790Umukuka has not endorsed any Bugisu MP for Speakership, says Masiga
The Bugisu Cultural Institution has denied endorsing any Bugisu MPs for Speaker or Deputy Speaker, saying the Umukuka is constitutionally barred from...
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2.8KSsenyonyi breaks silence on Shs650m service reward, exposes fresh cash bonanza at parliament
This is not the first time Parliament has come under fire over a controversial service award. In 2022, then Leader of the...
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1.7KParliament backs tough new law to regulate human resource profession
Kampala, Uganda: Parliament has initiated plans to introduce a new legislation to restore professionalism and discipline in Uganda’s human resource (HR) sector,...
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3.1KParliament forwards Shs1.4tn loan request for health, agriculture and infrastructure projects
Kampala, Uganda: Health, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors are set to receive a potential financial boost following the tabling of loan requests totaling...
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2.8KMuseveni signs UPDF Law reinstating civilian trials in army courts
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025, reintroducing provisions that allow civilians...
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2.3KFUFA invites Parliament to thrilling friendly at new Kadiba Stadium
Kampala, Uganda: The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has invited members of the Parliament of Uganda for a three-day tour of...
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1.9KEXPLAINER: What you need to know about the new political parties’ funding Bill 2025
Kampala, Uganda: The House has passed the Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025, conditioning government funding for political parties on their...
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1.7KULS slams Parliament over ‘Ambush Tactics’ on UPDF Bill, warns on subjudice in pending cases
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly criticised Parliament for summoning them on short notice to present views on the...
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957Parliament honours deceased MP Cecilia Ogwal: A legacy of dedication and strength
Kampala, (UG): In a poignant testament to a life well-lived, the Ugandan Parliament held a special sitting today to pay tribute to...
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1.1KShs 75bn approved for merger of govt agencies
Kampala, (UG): The Committee on Public Service and Local Government has recommended the provision of Shs79.3 billion in the Financial Year 2024/25...