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A Bill that will allow for the development and implementation of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) is before the House. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Special Provisions) Bill, 2021 presented by the Minister of State for Mineral Development, Hon. Sidronious Okasai seeks to facilitate the full implementation of Uganda’s obligations under…
Lawmakers and human rights defenders have condemned ministers for backing what they have called “draconian laws” that seek to curtail freedoms and take away the discretion of judicial officers to grant or deny bail. Those against the Executive decision to tinker with bail for capital offenders have warned that when the dust finally settles, “the…
Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Hon Muhammed Ssegirinya has today been produced in Buganda Road Court via video conferencing. Ssegirinya looked to be in pain as he displayed his ‘rotting’ foot as he claimed that he sustained the injuries due to torture he received while in custody. Grade One Magistrate at Buganda Road Court, Doreen…
Uganda Women political activists have challenged parliament to lead discussions on election financing as a way of tackling election violence. Meeting the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah,women activists under the Women Situation Room (WSR) Uganda 2021 revealed that parliament has the potential to shape the discussions to end election violence. “Let us go back to…
The High Court in Fort Portal has dismissed with costs an election petition filed by former Busongora South County Member of Parliament Jackson Mbaju Kathika. In January, the Electoral Commission declared Mujungu winner after garnering 7,601 votes against Mbaju’s 7,522 votes. Mbaju who contested as an Independent candidate challenged the election of Gideon Thembo Mujungu…
Members of Parliament’s Committee on the Budget have welcomed proposals by the Shadow Minister for Finance Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi (NUP, Butambala) which among others call for a review of the law and regulations relating to the management of the classified budget. The proposals are contained in the Opposition’s response to the Charter of Fiscal…
Police and Sister Security agencies have obtained information about plans by the newly formed “People Front For Transition”, to hold unlawful assembles and meetings in markets and other public areas, countrywide. According to police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that Although it is a fundamental right to peacefully assemble, all political assemblies and meetings are still…
Mukono High Court presided over by Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya has dismissed a third petition challenging the election of Idah Erios Nantaba as Kayunga District Woman Member of Parliament. The judge delivered the verdict in her ruling on an application filed by Nantaba’s rival, Harriet Nakwede. The petitioner, who ran on the National Unity Platform-NUP…
Anger has erupted in the residents of greater Bushenyi after Western Ankole Civil Society (WACSOF), chief executive officer Appollo Kakonge got entangled in siphoning people’s money. Mr Kakonge is accused of borrowing money from a widow one Faridah for construction of the house which he never returned. When the matter became serious,it is allegedly said…
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has been put on spot over the alleged diversion of Shs5 billion from the Shs15 billion allocated to the Ministry of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees. The money was part of contingency budget to support areas affected by disasters. The matter was raised by Hon. Geoffrey Macho (Indep., Busia Municipality)…
