Parliament has recommended disbanding the current leadership of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and appointing a new team following allegations of misconduct, financial mismanagement and a prolonged leadership dispute that has disrupted the commission’s work. The recommendation was adopted during a parliamentary debate on after legislators considered reports by the Committee on Legal and…
The Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, has questioned the government’s plan to address rising fuel prices, warning that Uganda’s fuel reserves in Jinja may not be sufficient to sustain the country for long during a supply crisis. Ssenyonyi, who represents Nakawa West in Parliament, made the remarks during a plenary sitting in which Energy…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has asked the government to clarify how banks should treat former politicians and other politically exposed persons who have left public office, amid complaints that some are struggling to access financial services. Tayebwa raised the matter during plenary at Parliament after saying he had received complaints from former legislators and ministers…
Several local companies and institutions are seeking tax waivers running into billions of shillings, citing financial difficulties, declining revenues, loss of major contracts and growing debts. The requests are being considered as Parliament examines the government’s proposed framework for deciding which taxpayers facing financial difficulties should qualify for tax relief. Among the applicants is the…
