IUIU don warns against family breakdown in the Marriage Bill
A family law expert at the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU), Dr. Diana Musoke has warned that the Marriage Bill, 2024 has potential to destroy the institution of marriage if enacted into law.
Dr. Musoke said the proposals in the Bill…
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Besigye to appear in court after parliamentary pressure
Veteran politician, Dr Kiiza Besigye will appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 following intense parliamentary pressure.
The continued detention and health condition of Besigye was a centre of debate during the…
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Members to face three-month suspension over dodging committee meetings
Members have passed a tough proposal to ensure that they attend committee meetings or get punished for dodging.
According to the new rule, a committee member must attend meetings unless granted leave of absence and failure if which, can…
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House irked by flaws in National Voter Registration Exercise
Legislators have raised concern over irregularities and alleged misconduct in the ongoing general update of the National Voters Register ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The update exercise, conducted in accordance with Article 61(1)(e…
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Gov’t withdraws Forensic Evidence Bill
The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, has withdrawn the Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024, which sought to regulate and streamline forensic science services in crime investigation and prosecution.
The Bill was first…
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Let ministry consider education review report – Speaker
Speaker Anita Among has asked legislators to allow the Ministry of Education and Sports to consider the Education Policy Review Commission Report before it is presented to Parliament.
The report was presented to the Minister for Education,…
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Shs1.2 trillion approved to facilitate merged agencies
Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of over Shs1.2 trillion to facilitate the transfer of funds from rationalised government agencies to the receiving institutions.
The supplementary expenditure schedule No.2 for the financial…
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Committee lays bare tough rules on MPs' dress code, reports
The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline has made strict proposals for the dress code of Members of Parliament (MPs).
Presented by the chairperson, Hon. Abdu Katuntu, during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, the…
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