Parliament of Uganda

The government put forward nine legislative proposals to the legislative body, targeting the formalization of measures to enhance efficiency across different sectors of the economy.

Legislators have called upon the government to improve the appalling state of juvenile rehabilitation and remand centres across the country.

Nyege Nyege Festival will go ahead as planned but under strict guidelines.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja gave the festival a go-ahead on Wednesday, despite calls to cancel it on grounds of morality by Parliament.

Parliament has approved Government’s US$70 million loan request for the construction and equipping of Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) project.

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, is responding well to treatment, Deputy Speaker Anita Among has said.

During the House sitting on Thursday, Among said the Speaker is recovering well and that he has spoken with a number of legislators.

Parliament wants government to provide a new place of residence for the family of the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, the Governor, Bank of Uganda in honour of his integrity and contribution to Uganda’s economy.

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) will now retain a portion of the proceeds from the sale of petroleum products following the passing of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Workers who have attained the age of 45years and above and have saved for more than 10years can now have midterm access of up to 20% of their accrued savings after Parliament on Wednesday passed the long awaited National Social Security Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Members of Parliament have commended the dedicated service rendered by Hon Florence Lubega, the first female legislator.

Speaker Jacob Oulanyah has dissuaded Members of Parliament against politicising the granting or denying of bail, saying it is improper.