Minister of finance Matia Kasaija has apologised to the parliament for the statement he made accusing Parliament of passing a 1% tax on mobile money which wasn’t the position of the Ministry. This happened after Speaker of parliament Rebbecca Kadaga asked Matia Kasaija to make an apology to the parliament during a session on 11th July 2018. Minister Kasaija apologized to MPs for the […]
Government Chief-whip Ruth Nankabirwa has pledged to start monitoring and attending committees of parliament Chaired by the NRM MPs in a bid to reduce on the absenteeism of MPs and reduce on harassment of witnesses in committees. This comes after the closed meeting with chairpersons of the committees who informed her of the different challenges they […]
The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed government to stop using funds meant for the Women Enterprise Fund to train local government officials about the project. Kadaga made the directive at a workshop that was updating members of parliament on the implementation of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship programme at parliament. She said that the local […]
Parliament has dragged the Minister of Security, General Elly Tumwine to the disciplinary committee over insulting the Speaker of Parliament and undermining parliament decision. This came after the decision by parliament ordering him to vacate nnomo Gallery. RELATED: Kadaga orders Gen. Tumwine to vacate nnomo gallery Last week, while receiving and debating the committee of Gender […]
Parliament has ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to supply uniforms to its upcountry police officers whose uniforms are too old and those who could have lost them all along . This came as the minister of state for Internal Affairs, Obinga Kania reported that the police force is currently tailoring uniforms of its officers and […]
Members of Parliament on the finance committee have opposed government’s proposal to tax Saccos and individuals engaged in agriculture. The proposals that also include a ban on importation of vehicles older than eight years are contained in tax bills for the financial year 2018/2019. The eight tax bills, which are being considered by the Parliament […]
Bukono County Member of Parliament and Lands state minister Persis Namuganza on Wednesday broke down before members on the parliamentary committee on Rules, Discipline and Privileges as she explained her feud with the Speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga Alitwala, According to the observer, She asked that the committee guides and reminds the speaker of the […]
President Yoweri Museveni has said that women are the base of society and, therefore, should not be marginalized. Museveni made the remarks during the celebrations to mark International Women’s Day held at Busuubizi Core Primary Teachers’ College in Mityana district. This year’s theme is “Empowerment of Rural Women and Girls: Opportunities and Challenges.” President Museveni […]
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has once again put the Uganda Police force on the spot as an institution that grossly violates and abuses the rights of its citizens according to their 2015 Human Rights report. In its 18th annual report to parliament detailing the status of the human rights observance across the country, the Commission […]
The race for the Deputy Speakership is not yet over as the Independent MP for Kampala Central Division Muhammad Nsereko will contest with the Incumbent Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanya as West Budama South MP-Elect Jacob Oboth stands down for Oulanyah. Oboth was one of the three independents who are vying for the position in the 10th parliament. Negotiations […]