The attorney general, Peter Nyombi and the energy minister, Irene Muloni have insisted that the oil pacts are not for public consumption since they contain confidential clauses. Addressing press conference today in Kampala, the attorney general, Peter Nyombi advised MPs to follow the correct procedures if they need to take a detailed look at the oil pacts between the government […]
Members of parliament have vehemently criticized government’s approach to the current economic crisis the country is facing. Lawmakers including Theodore Sekikubo, Vicent Kyamadidi, Wilfred Nuwagaba, Mohammed Nsereko and Henry Musasizi say that scrapping off sugar is not enough to rescue Ugandans from the current crisis. The criticisms come only a day after President Museveni meet with the […]
Members of Parlaiment together with Civil Society organisations are requesting Government to address the need for family planning by increasing on financing and sensitisation which they said will help to improve on reproductive health programmes in the Country. Addressing a joint press conference at Parliament, Reproductive Health Uganda, UKAID, Network of African Women Ministers Parliamentarians […]
Makerere University Don Prof Yasin Olum has warned parliamentarians against focusing on issues that benefit the president, party and their personal interests instead of focusing on issues that help the citizens. Addressing mps at a post election seminar for members of the 9th parliament Olum said that for the parliament to have a meaning in […]
First lady and minister for Karamoja Affairs Janet Kataha Museveni has cautioned Legislators of the 9th Parliament to put God first in their endeavours if they are to fulfil their duties as leaders. Speaking as guest of honour at the Inaugural Dinner for Members of Parliament in Kampala last night, Mrs. Museveni argued that the […]
The NRM chief whip John Nasasira has revealed the plan by parliament to have the number of members of parliament on sessional and standing committees increased from 20 to 25 members. Speaking during the 1st NRM caucus meeting today Nasasira said that due to the increase of the number of mps in parliament, parliament has […]
Members of parliament have called for the amendment of the parliamentary rules of procedure with a view of making vetting of ministerial nominees public. According to the MPs, this process should not be closed to MPs since they all defend government officials like ministers in their constituencies even without having participated in their vetting. Currently, […]
MPs elect from across the country have today had their first induction workshop on the gas and oil legislation policies. The workshop that has been organised by the Parliamentary Forum on Oil and Gas has been run on a theme “working with legislators to promote extractive Industries, transparency Initiative and a strong legislative framework for […]
Fellow Countrymen and Women, RE: ABUSE OF TAXPAYERS’ MONEY AND WASTAGE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA AND 6 ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! As you read this letter, just remember that your primary loyalty is to our country and our flag. Also remember that almost 10 million of […]