Civil society organizations advocating for children’s rights are concerned over the delayed discussion of the children‘s Amendment bill lying in parliament. The civil society organizations gathered at parliament noted that since the withdraw of government Children amendment bill to give way to the private members bill on the matter , nothing is going on to have […]
Members of Parliament have condemned government for overlooking the parliament resolution which banned the export of domestic workers. The speaker of parliament said that government is exporting domestic workers to Saudi Arabia yet it will not be able to supervise them. She questioned whether government is filling the gaps of countries which have stopped supplying […]
The new Country Director, United Nations, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCR) Dr. Uchenna Emelonye has offered free assistance to parliament to provide intervention in laws so as they meet Human rights standards. This was revealed to the Speaker of the Parliament Rebecca Kadaga during a meeting with Dr. Emelonye at parliament. Dr. Emelonye […]
Government is to set to table election amendment bills that will see changes in nomination fees, polling times and permitting polling officers to vote. This information is contained in a communication to Members of Parliament from the Office of the Clerk to Parliament notifying them about the recall of Parliament from recess. The Clerk, Mrs […]
Parliament pays tribute to the minister of Internal Affairs late General Aronda Nyakairima’s military professionalism and being loyal to serving Ugandans. This as most Members of Parliament Shan away from paying tribute to the fallen General and minister of internal Affairs as they concentrated to campaigns in their constituencies in preparation for party primaries. The Speaker […]
The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has described the late General Aronda Nyakairima as a person of integrity and humility and one who listened to everyone and yet only spoke after ascertaining the facts. Kadaga who was commiserating with the family and mourners at the Aronda family residence in Buziga, said she was […]
Local government Finance commission has asked government to increase its financial allocation for better service delivery given that there is increasing creation of new districts. Members of the commission made the appeal while presenting the 2013/2014 annual report to the speaker of parliament today at parliament. The chairperson of the commission Mr. Tom Matte who led […]
American Congressman Tim Walberg is rallying African countries to oppose what he calls pressure by the United States Government to legalize abortion in exchange for more aid. Congressman Walberg, who represents the 7th district of Michigan, apologized while meeting the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga at parliament. He said that the pressure being exerted through the State Department and […]
23 districts have been passed by approval of 196 members of parliament. The passed new districts have put the number of districts to 135 in the country. Districts passed to start on 1st July 2016 include, Kaumiro, Ommoro , Lubanda and Kagadi district. The districts to begin as of 1st July 2017, consists of Namisindwa, Pakwach, Butebo ,Rukiga, Bunyangabo and Kyotera district. Districts to take […]
Parliament has tasked the ministry of public service and local government to explain why pensioners have not been paid for the months of July and August. The matter was brought forward as a matter of national importance by Mbarara Municipality Member of Parliament Medard Bitekyerezo who told parliament that these pensioners have aged and most of them […]