“Unfortunately, our judges in Uganda spend more time on form and not substance, on procedure and not substance” is one of the many controversial statements that President Museveni said in response to the the recent judgement on the Age-limit. In a statement released on his website, he took a swipe at the judges and boasted […]
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The minister of state for lands Persis Namuganza has come out to confess as she has received threats from fellow members of parliament. Namuganza says that she was approached by a certain member of parliament and he threatened to undress her if the motion by the Igara west member of parliament Raphael Magyezi is tabled […]
There was drama at parliament this afternoon when two MPs from West Nile fight over age limit talk. Arua municipality MP Ibrahim Abiriga popularly known as yellow man was first heard telling journalists how Bernard Atiku of Ayivu County had tarnished his name and that of investment minister Evelyn Anite in their area for supporting […]
Hon. Margaret Komuhangi, the Parliamentary chairperson on Gender, Labour and Social Development says government needs to do more to ensure that youths access services for development. She says although projects such as the youth livelihood programme is making a difference in creating employment, there is still a lot to be done in order for them […]
President Uhuru Kenyata today addressed the Ugandan Parliament. This happened during the President’s state visit to Uganda where he ‘spoke as their closest neighbour & a steadfast friend’ in a visit meant to strengthen relations. His parliament visit came after the President met with Kenyans living in Uganda during a diaspora meeting in Kampala, Uganda. President Uhuru […]
The Uganda Parliament is to hold a special sitting to pay tribute to the former Erute South Member of Parliament John Odit. The body of the former legislator will lay in state at Parliament on Wednesday morning ahead of a special sitting to honor him in the afternoon. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanya […]
The US Ambassador to Uganda His Excellency Scott Delisi has hailed the enthusiasm the parliament of Uganda showed during the debate on the Health Budget which he said showed mature democracy between the two arms of government. The Ambassador who had paid a courtesy call to the Speakers office said he was fascinated by the […]
There were tears and cheers in Kampala today as parliament held a special session to pay tribute to fallen Uganda MP, Michael Oromait. Some legislators remained silent, others talked and some women sobbed as the body of Oromait entered parliament. Some 314 MPs and hundreds of mourners gathered at parliament where the body of […]
President Museveni has given ms Jane Kibirige a four year term as the new clerk to parliament. The Constitution of Uganda gives the President the power of setting the number of years a Clerk shall serve. Ms Kibirige starts work on February 7th 2012. Kibirige has already handed over her former office atMbararaUniversity in preparation […]