Gen Muhoozi, Daudi Kabanda’s wish? Parliament moves to change how Leader of Opposition is elected as Oboth orders 45-day review
These proposals could reshape how the opposition organises itself and holds its parliamentary leadership accountable.
Category: Parliament News
Don’t bring me problems! Speaker Oboth Oboth declines debate on arrested UPDF Generals
Although Oboth-Oboth declined the proposed debate, MPs and the affected families are still seeking clarity about the circumstances surrounding the two generals’ detention.
MP Acon reminds government to finish the multi-billion house for the late Jacob Oulanyah
MP Acon made this statement on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, on the floor of Parliament.
“Few years I’ve been here, I have never seen any female minister pregnant” – MP questions ministers’ absence as parliament’s front bench remains empty
Kibanda North County MP Linos Ngompek has questioned the continued absence of female ministers from parliamentary sessions.
Panic among workers in parliament as vetting of all staff, academic verifications to be done again
The exercise could also become an important test of transparency and accountability within Parliament’s administration.
Speaker Oboth commends tourism committee’s first post-legislative report
Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has praised the Committee on Tourism, Trade, and Industry for producing the first post-legislative scrutiny report in the history of the House.
From clerk to gateman! Speaker Oboth Oboth orders verification of all Parliament staff
Speaker Oboth Oboth said the exercise would involve all employees, including senior officials, administrative staff and support workers.
This is not enough, we want our balance!! Shock as MPs cry after getting shs300m car money rather than shs315m
The MPs are now waiting for communication from the Clerk to Parliament and the Parliamentary Commission explaining the reason behind the shs15 million difference.
Napak woman MP Faith Nakut becomes first Karamoja backbench parliamentary commissioner
Faith Nakut said: “With profound humility and a deep sense of duty, I present my account of a shared journey with my constituents over the past five years.”
UPDF MPs allocated to parliamentary committees
The UPDF MPs’ postings are spread across standing and sectoral committees.
Kole North MP Dr. Acuti appointed chairperson, parliamentary committee on science, tech. and innovation
MP Dr Acuti urged that the “Katwe technology” and similar grassroots innovations should not be overlooked but instead be sufficiently supported through tailored innovation programmes for Jua Kali and vocational artisans.
Oboth will stay Oboth even as a 12th parliament speaker
Oboth, who replaced Annet Anita Among, will be deputised by the Ruhinda North MP, Thomas Tayebwa.