MPs want telecom CEOs probed over illegal sim cards

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has assigned the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to carry out an in-depth investigation into the continued illegal practice of telecom companies reassigning already allocated sim cards to other…

House committee to visit Luzira prisons over Dr Kizza Besigye

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Committee on Human Rights to investigate the detention conditions of Dr Kizza Besigye.

Besigye, a prominent opposition politician is currently being held at Luzira Maximum…

Auditor General's reports to be handled differently – Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said the Business Committee of Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General.

According to the Deputy Speaker, government can only implement recommendations of…

Healthcare is our priority - Speaker Among

Speaker Anita Among has assured the public of government's commitment to prioritising public healthcare in a bid to enhance service delivery.

Among was speaking on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 during the official launch of a medical camp at…

Accounting officers to be sanctioned over audit reports

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said that Parliament will soon take action against accounting officers who do not implement recommendations in the Auditor General’s report.  

Tayebwa made the pronouncement while receiving the…

Hon. Ssegirinya’s death re-awakens call for respect of rule of law

The demise of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing.

Ssegirinya died on Thursday, 09…

‘Re-think priorities in National Development Plan’

The National Planning Authority (NPA) has been urged to reassess its priorities in the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP) IV to address concerns from various constituencies.

This call was made by Members of Parliament as they met…

14th EAC Games close on a high for Uganda

MOMBASA, KENYA: The 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games closed in Mombasa City, Kenya with Team Uganda taking accolades in many of the sports disciplines.

In a colourful closing ceremony held at the Pride Inn…