Top stories published by Parliament Watch in February of 2016

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Eshban Kwesiga in Parliament Watch

Feb 29, 2016

Why reducing Parliament’s size isn’t just difficult, it’s impossible

In 45 BC when Julius Caesar wanted to tighten his grip on the Roman Senate (the equivalent of Parliament), he introduced a range of reforms driven towards more representation of the Roman people, some of which…

Kemigisa Jacky in Parliament Watch

Feb 4, 2016

Islamic Banking introduced in Uganda

Parliament on 7th passed the Financial Institutions amendment Bill, the law among others things introduce Islamic banking that is consistent with Islamic Shari’ah (law). The parliamentary clearance is, however, subject to the establishment of a Central Shari’ah…

Kemigisa Jacky in Parliament Watch

Feb 4, 2016

Why is the Ninth Parliament Obsessed with policing morals?

The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Rose Akol, recently directed the Uganda Police Force to investigate and clump down on bars and brothels showcasing nude dancing and promoting immoral acts around the country. The directive…

Winnie Watera in Parliament Watch

Feb 3, 2016

We need to check election financing

I recently received a call from an estranged friend from University, the subject matter of the phone call was money. He said that since he heard that I worked with Parliament, he hoped I would give him some money since we (us who work with Parliament) are knee deep…

Isaac Okello in Parliament Watch

Feb 9, 2016

Twelve questions a good investment policy should address

In the recently released report by the Auditor General, for the year ended 31st December 2015, he pointed out that the Government does not have an investment policy and legal instrument to clearly guide the processes of…

Isaac Okello in Parliament Watch

Feb 5, 2016

Parliament’s Committee on Rules fails to produce reports on UMEME bribery claims

Where did the Parliamentary Committee on Discipline, Rules and Privileges end up with the UMEME bribery claims? After an Ad hoc committee was created by Parliament to investigate the energy…

Winnie Watera in Parliament Watch

Feb 15, 2016

Increase funding for Primary Education

As one of the tenets of economic development, a good education system at all levels is paramount. This by itself is a fundamental right, essential for the exercise of all other rights. However, it goes without saying that Uganda’s system is failing and has been…

Kollin Rukundo in Parliament Watch

Feb 15, 2016

The absence of the Fish Fund is hurting the fishing sector

Fisheries resources are among the most significant produces in Uganda not only inform of livelihood but also as they provide employment opportunities to more than 1 million people directly and about 3 million people indirectly…

Kollin Rukundo in Parliament Watch

Feb 8, 2016

Islamic Banking introduced in Uganda

Parliament on 7th January 2016, passed the Financial Institutions amendment Bill. The law will among others things introduce Islamic banking that is consistent with Islamic Shari’ah (law). The parliamentary clearance is, however, subject to the establishment of a…

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