Only 3,623 marriage registrations have so far been captured in the system of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), with Christian marriages making up the overwhelming majority. The figures were revealed by NIRA executive director Rosemary Kisembo when officials appeared before the Committee on Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) at Parliament. Kisembo told…
MPs have grilled Bank of Uganda officials over allegations that the central bank’s financial control systems were hacked, with MPs saying the claims had raised concerns about the safety of public money. The officials, led by Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, appeared before the Committee on Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), chaired by…
MPs on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have questioned the way the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) awards contracts to private companies, citing gaps in the procurement process. The legislators raised the concerns after examining findings in the Auditor General’s report, which pointed to cases where contracts were awarded…
The parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned the leadership of Uganda Airlines after officials failed to appear before the committee to respond to queries raised in the Auditor General’s report. By 10.30am, MPs had gathered and were ready to question the airline’s management, but none of the officials expected…
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has reopened the long-running Temangalo land controversy, summoning businessman Amos Nzeyi to explain why he continues to occupy part of land that was bought by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) more than 15 years ago. The committee reached the decision after hearing that Nzeyi,…
