Parliament defies Supreme Court Ruling to Approve Civilian Trials in Military Courts
In a surprising move yesterday, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire declared the court a military tribunal lacking the constitutional mandate to try civilians.
How court martial will be constituted under the new UPDF Law
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
Parliament queries Shs 5 billion NAM funds
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee [PAC – Central Government] has directed the Office of the President to provide a detailed breakdown of Shs 5 billion spent on the Non-Aligned Movement [NAM] Summit that Uganda hosted in January 2024. The directive was issued during a session chaired by Muwanga Kivumbi, on Wednesday,
Nalukoola Swears in, Speaker resolves to allocate him more speaking time
Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has officially been sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North. The swearing-in ceremony took place earlier today in the Speaker’s Chambers. Nalukoola won the by-election after defeating his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who secured 8,593 votes. He defeated
EC Gazettes Nalukoola as Kawempe North MP-elect
The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the results of the Kawempe North by-election, confirming Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as the MP-elect. This paves the way for his swearing-in. The gazettement follows public criticism over delays. Last week, Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda questioned why Nalukoola had not yet been sworn
Opposition Proposes Downsizing Uganda’s Parliament to Cut Costs and Improve Representation
The Shadow Minister of Public Service, Adeke Anna, has proposed downsizing Uganda’s Parliament by ensuring each district is represented by two MPs—one male and one female. She argues that Uganda’s MPs represent far fewer people compared to their counterparts in Nigeria and India, despite those countries having significantly larger populations.
Parliament Explains Delay in Swearing-in of Nalukoola
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has explained the delay in swearing in Kawempe North MP-elect Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola. Among stated that Parliament is awaiting a copy of the gazette before proceeding with the swearing-in ceremony. “When a member wins, I wait for the gazette. Once I receive it, I swear
Gov’t Drops Murder and Terrorism Charges Against Late MP Mohammed Ssegirinya
The government has dropped murder and terrorism charges against the late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana. Ssegirinya passed away on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital after battling multiple health complications. His
Parliament Vets Justice Singiza as Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission
Parliament has vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona as the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following his appointment last month. He was vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. “The Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona
Parliamentary Press Body Calls for Investigation into Brutal Attack on Top TV Journalist
The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has condemned the brutal attack on Top TV journalist Miracle Ibra. The journalist was assaulted while covering the conclusion of candidate nominations ahead of the Kawempe North by-election. Miracle Ibra was reporting on the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi
