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,…
MPs have questioned the credibility of the appointment of Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Acting chief executive officer Protazio Sande, saying the process that led to his appointment appears to have raised legal and governance concerns. The concerns emerged when the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) met officials from the Insurance Regulatory…
Land security remains one of the biggest challenges facing the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), with the corporation saying the issue continues to affect asset protection, service delivery and its overall risk exposure. Dr Silver Mugisha, the NWSC managing director, made the revelations while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has reclaimed dominance over the Buganda Caucus, reversing the losses it suffered during the 11th Parliament when National Unity Platform (NUP) legislators held sway over the influential bloc. Robert Migadde, the MP for Buvuma Islands County, was appointed the new caucus chairperson for the 12th Parliament. There were no elections…
The just-concluded nomination process for parliamentary candidates in Wakiso saw independent candidates significantly outnumbering party flagbearers. This development has raised concerns about the state of multiparty democracy in Uganda, as many candidates opted to run independently after being denied party tickets. Tolbert Musinguzi, the Wakiso returning officer, told Bbeg Media that many political parties did…
Members of Parliament have urged the government to negotiate stronger bilateral agreements on labour externalisation following a recent BBC documentary highlighting the plight of Ugandan girls subjected to sex slavery in the United Arab Emirates UAE). The documentary, titled Death in Dubai, revealed the tragic deaths of two Ugandan girls who suffered perverse sexual assaults…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) this week launched its vetting process for parliamentary candidates amid anxiety and uncertainity from the hundreds of candidates whose political life depends on winning the party flag. The exercise drew aspirants from Busiro East, Busiro South, Busiro North, Kyadondo East, Makindye Sabagabo, and the Woman MP position for Wakiso District….
Kyadondo East MP and shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, Muwada Nkunyingi, has criticized the government’s proposed plan to host US immigrants as part of diplomatic processes with the US government. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Nkunyingi said the entire deal is shrouded in secrecy. “As Parliament, we are unaware of this proposed plan, nor has it…
