Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant reshuffle, the Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua, announced the designation of new leaders and members to the sectoral committees of Parliament in accordance with rules 187 and 188 of the Rules of Procedure. This move, aimed at enhancing the efficiency …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has warned the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to stop funding activities of committees. Oulanyah says that this undermines the independence and authority of Parliament. Oulanyah made the directive during his communication to Members of Parliament on …
Read More »Oulanyah chastises Committees on House business
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has blamed the poor performance of Parliament on House committees taking longer than the prescribed 45 days. In his communication to legislators on Thursday, Oulanyah said Parliament would from now on strictly follow the provisions in the Rules …
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