Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda (BoU) has disagreed with the proposed amendments to Article 161 of the Constitution regarding the composition of the Central Bank’s Board of Directors. The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda Michael Atingi-Ego accompanied by other Central Bank officials on Wednesday presented their position …
Read More »Private teachers oppose stringent penalties in UNEB bill
Kampala , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private school teachers have opposed a clause in the Uganda National Examinations Board Amendment Bill 2020 that provides for deregistration of the examination center of a school that is involved in misappropriating examination registration fees. The private teachers led by Hasadu Kirabira, the Vice …
Read More »MP Mwiru tables bill seeking to address regional imbalance in government appointments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Municipality East MP Paul Mwiru has tabled a Constitutional Amendment Bill seeking to provide a mechanism for addressing regional imbalances in recruitment, appointment and promotion of persons in public offices. Mwiru is specifically seeking an amendment of chapter four of the Constitution which provides …
Read More »NRM caucus summoned over parliament amendment bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Parliamentary Caucus have been summoned over the proposed Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa, while addressing journalist said that the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. He says that saying that MPs will …
Read More »Opposition rejects administration of parliament amendment bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition political parties have rejected the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill 2018. The objective of the Bill is to amend the Administration of Parliament Act to allow for the election of Leader of Opposition following the nomination of at least three contenders by the …
Read More »Cabinet approves anti-money laundering amendment bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved the anti-money laundering amendment bill, 2018. The amendment is meant to bolster Uganda’s global reputation and cooperation in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing. Media Centre Deputy spokesperson Col. Shaban Bantariza said the amendment will enable Uganda to get admitted in the …
Read More »MPs discuss roads amendment bill, consider expanding reserves
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have welcomed a proposal by the government to expand the size of road reserves from the current 15 to 40 meters. The proposal is embedded in the Roads amendment bill 2018, which also seeks to reform laws relating to the development, …
Read More »Parliament Passes The Constitution Amendment Bill
At the 3rd reading of the Constitution Amendment bill, Ugandan Members of Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in approval of its passing. Of the 284 members present, 277 voted in favor of the bill, six opposed it while one chose to abstain. key amendments made include: 1. The Bill has allowed …
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