Parliament Watch Uganda

Being an MP & a Minister at the same time — uphill task

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The different types of committees in Parliament

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How long would it take for 34 million people to meet, carry out public hearings, have…

The legalities surrounding the Offices of Deputy Premiers

Whose interests does UWA serve?

To many Ugandans, land is a matter of life and death since is it the most important factor of production. Taking land from someone could easily be equated to sentencing them to death if it is the only land from which he derives his or her livelihood. Several societies…

Do more wins for NRM in New counties prove gerrymandering?

On 15th July 2015, Adolf Mwesigye, Minister for Local Government moved a Motion for a Resolution of Parliament to approve the creation of 39 counties under Art 179 (4) of the Constitution and Section 7(7) of the Local Government…

The situation is under control — Hon Baryomunsi

State Minister for Health, MP Baryomunis has accused traditional media and social media for blowing up the breakdown of the radiotherapy machine while addressing Parliament today. The health ministry has come under so much scrutiny for the last…

Vouching for the vulnerable people in Parliament — the struggle continues

There is a plan and a purpose, a value to every life no matter what its location age, gender or disability- Sharron Angle

Parliament needs to intervene in the fight against Non Communicable Diseases

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Are the ‘Rebel MPs’ Parliamentary seats Safe?

The constitutional amendment bill was read for the first time on 30th April 2015. It was met by excitement and a mixture of worry from the ‘rebel MPs’ formerly NRM but expelled from the party.