PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
BUSINESS TRANSACTED
IN THE 9TH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA
(2011 - 2016)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CHAPTER 2: PERFORMANCE OF THE NINTH PARLIAMENT . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1
Number of Sittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
2.2
Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
2.3
Resolutions Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
2.4
Reports adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
2.5
Petitions Considered and Concluded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
2.6
Ministerial Statements Debated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
2.7
Statements by Members of Parliament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.8
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.9
Prime Minister’s Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 3: SUMMARy OF BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE NINTH PARLIAMENT . . . . 10
CHAPTER 4: BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE FIRT SESSION OF THE NINTH
PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.1 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2
Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3
Resolutions Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3.1 External Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3.2 Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce
a Private Members Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4
Committee Reports Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5
Statements Presented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.1 Ministerial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.2 Statements by Members and Personal Explanations . . . . . . . 22
4.6
Petitions Presented and Concluded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.7
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CHAPTER 5: BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE SECOND SESSION OF THE NINTH
PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.2
Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3
Resolutions Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3.1 External Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3.2 Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce
a Private Members Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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5.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4
Committee Reports Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.1 Reports of Sectoral Committees on Ministerial Policy
Statements for FY 2012/2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.4.2 Other Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.5
Statements Presented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.5.1 Ministerial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.5.2 Statements by Members and Personal Explanations . . . . . . . 33
5.6
Petitions Presented and Concluded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.7
5.8
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Miscellaneous Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.9
Administration of Oaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CHAPTER 6: BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE THIRD SESSION OF THE NINTH
PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.1 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.2
Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.2.1 Bills Considred and Rejected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3
Resolutions Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.1 External Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.2 Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce
a Private Members Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.4
Committee Reports Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.4.1 Reports of Sectoral Committees on Ministerial Policy
Statements for FY 2013/2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.4.2 Other Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.5
Statements Presented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.5.1 Ministerial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.5.2 Statements by Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.6
Petitions Presented and Concluded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.7
6.8
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Miscellaneous Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.9 Administration of Oaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
CHAPTER 7: BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE NINTH
PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.1 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.2
Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3
Resolutions Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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7.3.1 Domestic Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3.2 External Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3.4 Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.5 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce
a Private Members Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.6 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.4
Committee Reports Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.4.1 Reports of Sectoral Committees on Ministerial Policy
Statements for FY 2014/2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.4.2 Reports of Sectoral Committees on Ministerial Policy
Statements for FY 2015/2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.4.3 Other Reports Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.5
Statements Presented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.5.1 Ministerial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.5.2 Statements by Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.6
Petitions Presented and Concluded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.7
7.8
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Miscellaneous Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.9 Administration of Oaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CHAPTER 8: BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE NINTH
PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 62
8.1 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8.2
Bills Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8.3
Resolutions Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.3.1 External Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.3.2 Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce
a Private Members Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.4
Committee Reports Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.5
Statements Presented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.5.1 Ministerial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.5.2 Statements By Members and Personal Explanations . . . . . . . 68
8.6
Petitions Presented and Concluded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.7
8.8
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Administration of Oaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
CHAPTER 9: MEMBERS OF THE NINTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA AS AT
11TH MAy 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
This report presents key statistics on the business transacted in the Ninth Parliament.
areas:
The President of Uganda, H.E. Gen. Yoweri K. Museveni, delivering an Address on the State of the
Nation to Members of the Ninth Parliament.
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The Chief Justice, His Lordship Benjamin Odoki, administering an oath to Rt. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga
(MP), soon after her election as Speaker of the Ninth Parliament on Thursday, 19 May 2011.
Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah L’Okori (MP) receiving instruments of power soon after his election as Deputy
Speaker of the Ninth Parliament from the Chief Justice, His Lordship Benjamin Odoki, on Thursday, 19
May 2011.
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Clerks to the Ninth Parliament
The Clerk to Parliament, Mr. A. M. Tandekwire, congratulating Hon. Joseph Mutebi Balikuddembe (MP
Busiro South, DP) soon after swearing-in as a Member of the Ninth Parliament on Monday, 16 May 2011.
The Clerk to Parliament, Mrs. Jane L. Kibirige, administering oaths to Prof. Tikodri-Togboa Sandy
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CHAPTER 2:
PERFORMANCE OF THE NINTH PARLIAMENT
The Ninth Parliament enacted 103 Bills, adopted 172 Reports, 205 resolutions, debated
149 ministerial statements, concluded 30 petitions and had 34 questions for oral
answers responded to as presented in Figure 1. In addition, Members of Parliament
made 45 statements/personal explanations in the House, and 432 questions were
asked during the Prime Minister’s time. During the term, 17 oaths were administered
to Members arising from by-elections and appointment of Ministers from outside
Fig. 1: Performance of the Ninth Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga (MP), presiding over a sitting of the
Ninth Parliament.
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The analysis of different business activities is summarised in the following sub-sections:-
2.1 Number of Sittings
The Ninth Parliament held 475 Plenary Sittings. In the First session, Parliament held
94 sittings, 103 sitting in the Second session, in the Third session 98 sittings, 98 sittings
in the Fourth session, and the Fifth session held 84 sittings as presented in Figure 2
below.
Number of Sittings
Fig. 2: Number of sittings.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Session
2.2
Bills Passed
The Ninth Parliament considered and passed 103 Bills into law. The First session
considered and passed 11 Bills, 16 Bills were passed in the Second session, 19 Bills in
the Third session, 22 Bills in the Fourth session and 35 Bills in the Fifth session1 as shown
in Figure 3.
Fig. 3: Number of Bills passed
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The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was returned to Parliament for re-consideration
on the last sitting.
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2.3 Resolutions Adopted
The Ninth Parliament considered and adopted 205 resolutions. In the First Session
Parliament adopted 42 resolutions, 24 in the Second session, 49 in the Third session,
and 47 in the Fourth session and 43 in the Fifth session as shown in Figure 4.
Number of Resolutions
Fig. 4: Number of Resolutions Adopted.
2.4 Reports Adopted
The Ninth Parliament debated and adopted 172 reports. The House adopted 25
in Figure 5.
Number of Reports
Fig. 5: Number of Reports Adopted.
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Members of the Sectoral Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs executing their oversight function
2.5
Petitions Considered and Concluded
The Ninth Parliament considered and concluded 30 petitions. In the First session
Parliament considered and concluded one petition in the Second session, six
petitions were considered and concluded, in the Third Session 16 petitions were
Figure 6.
Fig. 6: Number of Petitions Considered and Concluded.
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Ssebaggala (MP Kawempe North, DP) (on her right) and Hon. Paul Mwiru (MP Jinja Municipality, East,
FDC) (on her left) receiving a petition from members of the public.
2.6 Ministerial Statements Debated
The Ninth Parliament debated and considered a total of 149 Ministerial Statements.
The highest number of Ministerial Statements were considered in the Fourth session
accounting to 32%, followed by First session (24%), Third session (21%) and the lowest
number was 13% and 10% in the Fifth session and the Second session respectively
as shown in Figure 7.
Fig. 7: Ministerial Statements Debated
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2.7 Statements by Members of Parliament
The Ninth Parliament received a total of 45 statements by Members, 15 in the First
four in the Fifth session as presented in Table 1.
Table 1:
.
Number of Statements made by Members of Parliament
Particlulars
Statements and personal explanations by MPs
Session
Total
1st
2nd 3rd
4rth 5th
15
04
10
12
04
45
2.8 Questions for Oral Answer Responded to
In the Ninth Parliament, 34 Questions for oral answer were responded to. In the First
session, seven questions were responded to, nine in the Second Session, six in the
Third Session, eight in the Fourth session and four in the Fifth session as shown in Table
1.
Table 2:
Questions for Oral Answer Responded to
Particlulars
Questions for oral answer responded to
Session
Total
1st
2nd 3rd
4th
5th
07
09
08
04
06
34
2.9 Prime Minister’s Time
The Prime Minister’s time was implemented in the fourth session of the Ninth
Parliament. Since then, 432 questions were asked by Members and responded to
by Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and other Ministers during the Prime minister’s time. Three
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CHAPTER 3
SUMMARy OF BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE Ninth PARLIAMENT
Particulars
1st
Session
2nd
Session
3rd
Session
4th
5th
Session Session
Total
16/05/11 to 12/06/12 to 06/06/13 to 05/06/14 04/06/14 to
30/05/12
30/05/13
16/05/14
to 29/05/15 11/05/16
1. Number of Sittings
94
103
98
98
82
475
2. Bills Passed
11
16
19
22
35
103
3. Resolutions Adopted
42
24
49
47
43
205
4. Reports Adopted*
25
44
45
43
15
172
5. Petitions Concluded
01
06
16
05
02
30
6. Ministerial Statements
35
15
31
48
20
149
7. Statements by MPs and Personal
Explanations
15
04
12
10
04
45
8. Questions for Oral Answer Responded to 07
09
06
08
04
34
9. Administration of Oaths
-
08
04
04
01
17
10. Questions during Prime Minister’s Time
-
-
-
350
82
432
Source:
* Please note that the reports include those for Bills, General Reports, Policy Statements,
Loan Requests and Petitions.
Hon. Abdu Katuntu (MP), Shadow Attorney-General (L), Hon. Fred Ruhindi (MP), Attorney-General (R)
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THE PARLIAMENTARy COMMISSION (May 2011- December 2013)
Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah L’Okori (MP), Deputy Speaker of
Parliament.
Rt. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga (MP)
Speaker of Parliament.
Mrs. Jane L. Kibirige
Clerk to Parliament/Secretary Parliamentary Commission
Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi (MP)
Prime Minister & Leader of Government Business
Hon. Jachan Omach (MP)
Member representing the
Minister of Finance, Planning & Econ. Dev’t
Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi (MP)
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament
Backbench Commissioners
Hon. Chris Baryomunsi (MP)
Hon. Jalia Bintu (MP)
Hon. Emmanuel Dombo (MP)
Hon. Elijah Okupa (MP)
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THE PARLIAMENTARy COMMISSION (January 2014- May 2016)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
1. Rt. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga (MP), Speaker
2. Rt Hon. Jacob Oulanyah L’Okori (MP)
3. Rt Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali (MP)
4. Hon. Jachan Omach (MP) (Representing the
Minister of Finance, Planning & Econ. Dev’t.)
5. Hon. Phillip Wafula Oguttu (MP)
6. Hon. Rose Akol Okullu (MP)
7. Hon. William Nokrach (MP)
8. Hon. Ronald Reagan Okumu (MP)
9. Hon. Rosemary Sseninde (MP)
10. Mrs. Jane L. Kibirige, Clerk to Parliament
and Secretary, Parliamentary Commission
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Chief Whips in the Ninth Parliament
Hon. Cecilia Ogwal (MP), the Chief Opposition Whip (L) and Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa (MP), the
Government Chief Whip (R)
Hon. Winifred Kiiza (MP), the Chief Opposition Whip (L) and Hon. Kasule Lumumba (MP), the
Government Chief Whip (R)
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CHAPTER 4:
BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE FIRST SESSION OF THE
NINTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA (MAy 19, 2011 - MAy 30, 2012)
4.1
HIGHLIGHTS
16–18/05/11:
Administration of Oaths to Members of the Ninth Parliament.
19/05/11:
Election & Administration of Oaths to the Speaker and the Deputy
Speaker of the Ninth Parliament.
23 – 27/05/11: Orientation of MPs on the Rules of Procedure of Parliament.
07/06/11:
Presentation of the names of the Shadow Cabinet to Parliament.
07/06/11:
Address to Parliament by H.E the President of the Republic of
Uganda on the State of the Nation in accordance with Article
101(1) of the Constitution.
08/06/11:
Presentation of the Budget Speech to Parliament for the FY
2011/2012.
20 – 24/06/11: Induction Seminar for Members of Parliament
05/07/11:
Response by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament to the on the
Nation Address Delivered to Parliament by H.E. the President on
Tuesday 7th June 2011.
23/08/11:
Presentation of Opposition’s response to the Budget Speech of FY
2011/2012.
10/02/12:
Address by H.E. the President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in
accordance with Article 101(2) of the Constitution of the Republic
of Uganda on oil management.
30/05/12:
Election of Members to the East African Legislative Assembly.
4.2
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BILLS PASSED
Date
Title
1.
05/09/11
The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2011
2.
06/09/11
The Finance (Amendment) Bill, 2011
3.
07/09/11
The Stamps (Amendment) Bill, 2011
4.
07/09/11
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2011
5.
09/09/11
The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2011
6.
14/09/11
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2011
7.
15/09/11
The Appropriation Bill, 2011
8.
22/03/12
The Companies Bill, 2009
9.
26/04/12
The Prohibition and Prevention of Torture Bill, 2010
10. 19/04/12
The Uganda National Meteorological Authority Bill, 2010
11. 17/05/12
The Transfer of Convicted Offenders Bill, 2007.
4.3
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
4.3.1 External Borrowing
S. No. Date
1.
15/09/11
Business transacted
To authorise Government to borrow US$50 million from the
International Development Association (IDA) of the World
Bank Group for General Budget Support for the Financial
Sector Development Policy Operation.
2.
02/11/11
To authorise Government to borrow up to UA 40.0 million from
the African Development Bank (ADB) and another ID 7.0 million
from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to support the
implementation of Phase 3 of the Community Agriculture
Infrastructure Improvement Programme (CAIIP) – Project 3.
3.
15/02/12
4.
15/05/12
To authorise Government to borrow US $ 46.0 million and
another US $ 10.0 million from the African Development
Bank and Nigeria Trust Fund respectively for Financing the
Improvement of Health Service Delivery at Mulago Hospital
and the City of Kampala.
To authorise Government to borrow US $ 150 million from the
International Development Association (IDA) of the World
Development Program (USMIDP) in selected Municipalities.
5.
18/05/12
To authorise Government to borrow up to UA 14.0 million
from the African Development Fund (AfDB) of the African
and Sanitation Programme.
6.
18/05/12
To authorise Government to borrow an additional SDR 47.4
Sector Development Project (Kamwenge – Fort Portal Road).
7.
18/05/12
To authorise Government to borrow up to US $ 14.11 million
from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and another US $5.0
million from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
Project and Nakaseke Technical Institute respectively.
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4.3.2 Tributes
S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
23/08/11
Tribute to the late Hon. William Wanendeya, former member
of the National Resistance Council and Constituent Assembly
Delegate.
2.
02/11/11
Tribute to the late Prof. Wangari Mathai for her tireless efforts to
conserve the environment and save humanity.
3.
10/11/11
Tribute to the late Prof. Dani Nabudere.
4.
10/11/11
Tribute to the late Hon. Dr. John Peter Esele.
5.
10/11/11
6.
13/12/11
Tribute to the late Hon. Michael Akisoferi Ogoola, former
Member of Parliament and Constituent Assembly Delegate.
7.
11/04/12
Tribute to the late Professor Anthony Ginyera Pinychwa.
8.
12/04/12
Tribute to the late Professor George Wilberforce Kakoma.
9.
04/05/12
Tribute to the late Professor Senteza Kajubi.
10.
21/05/12
Tribute to the late Cuthbert J. Obwangor.
driver to win the National Metro Rally Championship Title in
Uganda.
4.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce a Private Members
Bill
Date
Business Transacted
13/12/11
Motion to introduce a Private Member’s Bill – The Tobacco
Control Bill, 2011 - Hon. Chris Baryomunsi.
4.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and Adopted
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S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
25/05/11
Approval by Parliament of the Presidential Nominee for the
post of the Vice President (Article 108(2) of the Constitution).
2.
25/05/11
Approval by Parliament of the Presidential Nominee for the
post of the Prime Minister/Leader of Government Business.
(Article 108A (1) of the Constitution).
3.
25/05/11
To vary the number of positions of Cabinet Ministers and
other Ministers as provided for in Article 113 and 114 of the
Constitution.
(Cabinet Ministers from 21 to 29, other Ministers from 21 to 47)
4.
27/06/11
To increase the number of Members on Standing and Sessional
Committees to accommodate the expanded membership of
Parliament. (from a maximum of 20 to 30 members for each
Committee)
5.
30/06/11
For consideration and approval of the Vote-On-Account for
Financial Year 2011/2012.
6.
05/07/11
To request the Government to make a statement to Parliament
7.
13/07/11
Congratulations to the People and the Government of
the Republic of South Sudan upon their attainment of
Independence.
8.
18/08/11
That thanks of Parliament be recorded for the clear and precise
exposition of Government Policy contained in the address of
the State of the Nation by H.E. the President to Parliament on
the 7th June 2011.
9.
24/08/11
For Parliament to suspend Rule 177(1) – to enable reports on
Policy Statements (for FY 2011/2012) to be debated without
observing the three day requirement.
10.
14/09/11
That Parliament do resolve itself into a Committee of Supply for
Consideration and approval of:
The revised revenue and expenditure estimates for
(i)
Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
(ii)
11.
11/10/11
The budgetary proposals for the estimates of Revenue
and expenditure for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
In respect of Regularisation of the Oil Sector and other matters
incidental thereto. (Moved in accordance with Article 95(5)
of the Constitution and Rule 43 of the Rules of Procedure of
Parliament).
12.
25/10/11
To save and retain Bills tabled in the Eighth Parliament.
13.
27/10/11
To congratulate the Government of Saudi Arabia for granting
women the right to vote.
14.
27/10/11
15.
14/12/11
Urging Government to expeditiously intervene by assisting
Cotton Farmers.
16.
15/12/11
Urging Government to institute measures to address maternal
mortality and other matters incidental thereto.
17.
08/02/12
Congratulating the Uganda Parliamentary Football Club
for winning the East-African Inter-Parliamentary Football
Tournament on 29th November 2011 in Bujumbura (Burundi).
and exchange rates in Uganda.
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18.
14/02/12
Urging Government to stop funding of the Commission of
Inquiry into the use of Universal Primary Education (UPE) and
Universal Secondary Education (USE) funds.
19.
28/02/12
To request Government to avail funds for the management of
the nodding disease.
20.
11/04/12
To honour the making of a Car – Kiira EV by Makerere University.
21.
11/04/12
To recognise the successful organisation of the 126th Inter
Parliamentary Union Conference held in Kampala (Uganda).
22.
08/05/12
To reverse the declining trends in the Immunisation Programmes
in Uganda.
23.
18/05/12
To adopt the Rules of Procedure of the Ninth Parliament.
24.
18/05/12
To Adopt the Rules of Procedure, relating to the election of
members to the East African Legislative Assembly.
4.4
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REPORTS ADOPTED
S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
13/07/11
Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the Independence
Ceremony of the Republic of South Sudan in Juba on 9th July
2011.
2.
21/07/11
Report of the Budget Committee on a motion to authorise
Government to incur expenditure of Ushs. 61,333,333,333=
towards the Thermal Power Subsidy under vote 017 – Ministry of
Energy and Mineral Development – above vote-on-account
amount for FY 2011/2012.
3.
09/09/11
Report of the Budget Committee on the Budget Estimates for
FY 2011/2012.
4.
13/09/11
Report of the Budget Committee on the Supplementary
Schedule No. 3 for FY 2010/2011.
5.
26/10/11
Report of the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities
and State Enterprises (COSASE) on the petition from the
Uganda Railways Tenants Association on the intended eviction
of tenants from plots 75 to 85 Port Bell road Luzira.
6.
01/11/11
Report of the Committee of Public Service and Local
Government on the investigation and failure to procure and
deliver bicycles for Chairpersons of villages and Parish Councils
by the Ministry of Local Government.
7.
30/11/11
Report on the 5th Ordinary Session of the 2nd Parliament of
the Pan-African Parliament.
8.
14/02/12
Report on the preparations of the Inter Parliamentary Union on
the 126th IPU Assembly and related meetings to take place in
Uganda, 2012.
9.
16/02/12
Report of the Public Accounts Committee on Government
Compensation to HABA Group of Companies Limited and
Rhino Investments Limited in the FY 2009/2010.
10.
22/02/12
Report of the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on
the funding for Arbitration between Government of Uganda
and Heritage Oil and Gas Limited.
11.
24/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Information and
Communications Technology on Ministerial Policy Statement
and Budgetary Estimates for FY 2011/2012.
12.
25/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Public Service and Local
Government on Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary
Estimates for FY 2011/2012.
13.
26/05/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Foreign Affairs on
Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary Estimates for FY
2011/2012.
14.
29/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Gender, Labour and
Social Development on Ministerial Policy Statement and
Budgetary Estimates for FY 2011/2012.
15.
29/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Agriculture, Animal
Industry and Fisheries on Ministerial Policy Statement and
Budgetary Estimates for FY 2011/2012.
16.
29/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Physical Infrastructure
on Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary Estimates for FY
2011/2012.
17.
29/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Legal and Parliamentary
Affairs on Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary Estimates
for FY 2011/2012.
18.
31/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Tourism, Trade and
Industry on Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary
Estimate for FY 2011/2012.
19.
31/08/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Defence and Internal
Affairs on Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary Estimate
sfor FY 2011/2012.
20.
01/09/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Presidential Affairs on
Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary Estimates for FY
2011/2012.
21.
01/09/11
22.
02/09/11
Report of the Sessional Committee on Natural Resources on
Ministerial Policy Statement and Budgetary Estimates for FY
2011/2012.
Report of the Sessional Committee on Finance, Planning and
Economic Development on Ministerial Policy Statement and
Budgetary Estimates for FY 2011/2012.
23.
17/04/12
Report of the Budget Committee on the Supplementary
Schedule No.1 for FY 20011/2012.
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24.
29/05/12
25.
29/05/12
4.5
candidates to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Report of the Clerk to Parliament on the persons nominated by
political parties for the election to the East African Legislative
Assembly (EALA).
STATEMENTS PRESENTED
4.5.1 Ministerial Statements
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S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
29/06/11
On the thunder and lightning affecting schools (Minister of
Education and Sports, Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo)
2.
30/06/11
On the Foot and Mouth disease situation in the Country
(Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon.
Tress Bucyanayandi)
3.
08/07/11
Depreciation of the Uganda Shilling Vis-à-vis the US Dollar
(Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development,
Hon. Maria Kiwanuka)
4.
08/07/11
On the sit-down strike by Traders (Minister of Tourism, Trade
and Industry, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde)
5.
20/07/11
On the Welfare of Government sponsored Students in Egypt
and Tanzania. (Minister of State for Education in Charge of
Primary Education – Hon. Kamanda Bataringaya, Dr.)
6.
18/08/11
Legal Opinion on the election of Members to the Pan-African
Parliament. (Deputy Attorney General, Hon. Fredrick Ruhindi)
7.
23/08/11
On a rally organized by Hon Semujju Nganda and attended
by Hon. Nandala-Mafabi, the Leader of the Opposition in
Parliament. (Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Hon. James
Baba)
8.
23/08/11
On request to withdraw the motion for a resolution of
Parliament authorising Government to incur expenditure of
Shs. 61,333,333,333 only towards the Thermal Power subsidy
under vote 017 – Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
above Vote on Account for FY 2011/2012. (Minister of State
for Finance, Planning and Economic Development – General
Duties, Hon. Omach Jachan)
9.
25/08/11
On the petition by the Muslim Civil Servants to have their
salaries paid before Idd Day Celebrations. (Minister of State –
Public Service, Hon. Ssezi Mbaguta)
10.
29/08/11
(Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon.
Musa Francis Ecweru).
11.
31/08/11
On Government’s efforts to address Teachers’ grievances.
(Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Major (Rtd.) Jessica
Alupo)
12.
01/09/11
13.
05/09/11
On a Training Session by Enterprise Uganda at Archbishop
Flynn Secondary School in Pader District. (Minister of State for
Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Charge of
Planning, Hon. Matia Kasaija)
On the eviction of Street Vendors from the streets of Kampala
by Kampala Capital City Authority. (Minister for the Presidency
& in Charge of Kampala City, Hon. Kabakumba Masiko)
14.
14/09/11
On the outbreak of Hepatitis B. (Minister of Health, Hon. Ondoa
Christine, Dr.)
15.
25/10/11
Response on transfer of capital gains tax and non-tax revenue
to the consolidated account as a follow-up on prayer number
and matters incidental thereto passed by Parliament on the
11th day of October 2011. (Minister of Finance, Planning and
Economic Development, Hon. Maria Kiwanuka)
16.
01/11/11
On the concerns raised on the Economic Performance in
the country by Members of Parliament. (Minister of Finance,
Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Maria Kiwanuka)
17.
08/11/11
On response to the statement by Hon. Nandala Mafabi,
Leader of Opposition in Parliament on the arrest of Dr. Kiiza
Besigye - President of Forum for Democratic Change. (Minister
for Internal Affairs, Hon. Hilary Onek)
18.
30/11/11
On the commemoration of the World AIDS Day (Minister for
the Presidency, Hon. Kabakumba Masiko)
19.
14/12/11
On the extension of the Peace Recovery Development Plan
(PRDP) (Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Hon. Amuge
Rebecca Otengo)
20.
08/02/12
On the nodding disease (Minister of State for Health (General
Duties) Hon. Nduhuura Richard (Dr.)
21.
08/02/12
22.
08/02/12
On Attendance of Plenary Sittings by Members of Parliament.
(3rd Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Leader of Government
Business, Hon. Moses Ali)
23.
09/02/12
On the recruitment of the Executive Director of the National
Forestry Authority. (Minister for Water and Environment, Hon.
Mutagamba Maria)
24.
09/02/12
On the heat wave that is affecting the country. (Minister for
Water and Environment, Hon. Mutagamba Maria)
Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Leader of Government Business,
Hon. Moses Ali)
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25.
14/02/12
26.
16/02/12
On the Commission of Inquiry into Mismanagement of
Funds under Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal
Secondary Education (USE) (Minister of Education and Sports,
Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo))
In response to the Report of the Public Accounts Committee
on Government compensation to HABA Group of Companies
the Rt. Hon. Deputy Prime Minister announces the resignation
of both Hon. Dr. Khiddu Makubuya as Minister of General
as Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Affairs. (Third Deputy
Prime Minister, Deputy Leader of Government Business, Hon.
Moses Ali)
27.
22/02/11
On the Celebrations of the International Women’s Day 2012.
(Minister of State in Charge of Gender – Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social Development, Hon Lukia Nakadama)
28.
22/02/12
On the Youth Venture Capital Fund (Minister of Finance,
Planning and Economic development, Hon. Maria Kiwanuka)
29.
23/02/12
On the Action for Change (A4C) Rally held in Katwe on 21st
February 2012. (Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Hon. Baba
James)
30.
22/03/12
On the Events that led to the murder of Assistant Inspector of
Police (AIP) Ariong John Michael on Wednesday 21st March,
2012. (Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Hon. James Baba)
31.
22/03/12
On the Insecurity in Ongogoja Sub County, Aeselem Village,
Usuk County, Katakwi District. (Minister of State for Internal
Affairs, Hon. James Baba)
32.
10/05/12
On the situation in the Republics of Sudan and South Sudan.
(Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Okello Oryem)
33.
10/05/12
On the Status of the nodding disease. (Minister of State for
Health (General), Hon. Nduhuura Richard, Dr.)
34.
17/05/12
On the Limestone Mining Licence for Hima Cement Ltd.
(Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Irene
Muloni)
35.
17/05/12
On payment of Ex-gratia to former leaders (Minister of State
for Public Service Hon. Mbaguta Sezi)
4.5.2 Statements By Members and Personal Explanations
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S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
Personal Explanation regarding her nomination as a Member
of the Pan-African Parliament. (Hon. Beatrice Barumba
Rusaniya – Woman Representative Kiruhura District)
08/07/11
2.
08/07/11
World Population Day. (Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum
on Food, Population and Development, Hon. Baryomunsi
Chris, (Dr) – Kinkiizi East)
3.
18/08/11
4.
24/08/11
Alleged police brutally meted out to Hon. Nandala-Mafabi
(Leader of Opposition in Parliament) and others during the
rally that was organized by Hon. Semujju Nganda (FDC) MP
Kyadondo County East at Kireka to address his constituents
about the looming economic crisis. (Hon. Nandala-Mafabi,
the Leader of Opposition in Parliament).
On the proposed Shs. 44.5 billion for enhancing Youth
employment. (Hon. Amoding Monica, Youth MP – National)
5.
07/12/11
6.
15/02/12
7.
16/02/12
8.
16/02/12
9.
07/02/12
On the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act.
[Chairperson Uganda Women Parliamentary Association
(UWOPA)
Hon. Amongi Betty – Oyam South]
10.
23/02/12
Personal Explanation on the border disputes between West
Nile and Acholi Regions. (Hon. Fred Omach – Jonam County).
11.
23/02/12
The Acholi Parliamentary Group response on border disputes
between West Nile and Acholi (Hon. Lowila CD Oketayot –
Woman Representative Pader District)
12.
28/02/12
Parliamentary Forum on Road safety (Hon. Geoffrey Omara
– Erute North)
13.
06/03/12
14.
07/03/12
On the detention of Members of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs by armed forces of the Republic of Southern Sudan.
(Deputy Chairperson, Hon. Hood Katuramu – Representative
PWDs).
On Members of the Conservative Party who allegedly broke
Personal Explanation on allegations of theft of Uganda
Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) equipment that was found at
a radio station where she is a shareholder. (Hon. Kabakumba
Masiko – Bujenje County)
On the delay in tabling of an amendment to the Children’s
Act. (Hon. Kabahenda Flavia – Woman Representative
Kyegegwa)
Personal Explanation on the report of the Public Accounts
Committee on Government compensation to HABA Group of
Companies Ltd. and Rhino Investments Ltd in the FY 2009/10.
(Explaining her resignation) (Hon. Syda Bbumba – Nakaseke
South)
Personal Explanation on the report of the Public Accounts
Committee on Government compensation to HABA Group of
Companies LTD and Rhino Investments Ltd in the FY 2009/10.
(Explaining his resignation) (Hon. Khiddu Makubuya, Dr. –
Katikamu South.)
Party President, Hon. Ken Lukyamuzi. (Hon. Ken. Lukyamuzi –
Lubaga South.
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15.
4.6
07/03/12
On allegations of land grabbing in Atira Parish, Otuke District.
(Hon. Nyakecho Okwenye Annet – Woman Representative
Otuke District)
PETITIONS PRESENTED AND CONCLUDED
26/10/11:
Petition by the Uganda Railways Tenants Association on the
intended eviction of tenants from plot 75 to 85 Port Bell Road
Luzira.
4.7
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER RESPONDED TO
1.
07/12/11
Q 01/1/09
Hon. Alaso Alice Asianut, Woman Representative Serere District, asked the
Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry:
2.
(i)
Would the Minister inform Parliament about the fate of the fruit processing
factory that was pledged to the Teso Region in 2005?
(ii)
What measures, if any, has the Minister put in place to fast track the
setting up of the fruit processing plant in the above region?
07/12/11
Q 04/1/09
Hon. Alaso Alice Asianut, Woman Representative Serere District, asked the
Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development:
3.
(i)
How many orphans and vulnerable children are in Uganda?
(ii)
What intervention has the Ministry put in place to alleviate the challenges
faced by the orphans and vulnerable children?
13/12/11
Q 03/1/09
Hon. Alaso Alice Asianut, Woman Representative Serere District, asked the
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to explain the plans, if any, the
government has to compensate the people of Teso for the losses incurred
during the Uganda People’s Army (UPA) – National Resistance (NRA) war,
cattle raids and the Lords Resistance Army invasion.
4.
13/12/11
Q. 02/1/09
Hon. Alaso Alice Asianut, Woman Representative Serere District, asked the
Minister of Defence:
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(i)
Would the Minister explain to the House the progress made in the
Karamoja disarmament exercise?
(ii)
What measures have been put in place to stem further incursions by the
cattle rustlers into the neighbouring districts?
5.
13/12/11
Q.10/1/09
Hon. Obua Denis, Ajur County, asked the Minister of Energy & Mineral
Development:
Section 5(1) of the Atomic Energy Act, 2008 obliges the Minister to appoint
with the approval of Cabinet, members to the Atomic Energy Council.
6.
(i)
In view of the aforementioned, when does the Minister intend to
operationalise the provisions of this law?
(ii)
Is the Minister aware that the continued absence of the Atomic Energy
Council undermines the development of the atomic energy sub-sector?
13/12/11
Q. 07/1/09
Hon. Sam Otada, Kibanda County, asked the Minister of Defence:
During the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency, the Ministry of Defence
authorised the recruitment of Para-Military groups in Lango and Acholi.
7.
(i)
How many guns and other military hardware were released to these
Para-Military groups?
(ii)
How many guns and other military hardware has the Uganda Peoples
Defence Forces withdrawn and returned to its custody since the war
ended?
13/12/11
Q. 15/1/09
Hon. Alice Alaso Asianut, Woman Representative Serere District, asked the
Minister for Karamoja Affairs what measures the Ministry was putting in place
to rescue children on the streets from Karamoja.
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Leaders of the Opposition in Parliament and
Prime Ministers/Leaders of Government Business in the Ninth Parliament
Hon. Philip Wafula Oguttu (MP), Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (L) and Rt. Hon. Dr.
Ruhakana Rugunda (MP), Prime Minister/Leader of Government Business(R)
Hon. Nathan Nandala-Mafabi (MP), Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (L) and Rt. Hon.
Amama Mabazi (MP), Prime Minister/Leader of the Government Business (R)
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CHAPTER 5
BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE SECOND SESSION OF THE
NINTH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA (JUNE 7, 2012 - MAy 30, 2013)
5.1
HIGHLIGHTS
07/06/12:
Commencement of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament.
07/06/12:
Address by H.E. The President on the State of the Nation in accordance
with Clause (1) of Article 101 of the Constitution.
14/06/12:
Presentation of the Budget Speech to Parliament.
24/07/12:
Debate in reply to the address on the State of the Nation delivered to
Parliament by H.E. the President on Thursday 7th June 2012.
27/08/12:
Response by the Shadow Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development on the Budget for FY 2012/2013.
5.2
BILLS PASSED
1.
07/08/12
The National Council for Older Persons Bill, 2010
2.
29/08/12
The Finance Act 2006 (Amendment) Bill, 2012
3.
29/08/12
The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2012
4.
30/08/12
The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2012
5.
30/08/12
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2012
6.
30/08/12
The East African Excise Management (Amendment) Bill, 2012
7.
05/09/12
The Uganda Communications Regulatory Authority Bill, 2012
8.
11/09/12
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2012.
9.
07/12/12
The Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Bill,
2012.
10.
06/02/13
The Accountants Bill, 2011.
11.
06/02/13
The Geographical Indications Bill, 2008
Transportation and Storage) Bill, 2012.
13.
12/03/13
The National Council for Disability (Amendment) Bill, 2010.
14.
12/03/13
The Local Government (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2010.
15.
10/04/13
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (Amendment) Bill,
2010.
16.
22/05/13
The Building Control Bill, 2012.
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5.3
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
5.3.1 External Borrowing
S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
To authorise Government to borrow US $30.28 million from
31/07/12
specialised maternal and neonatal health care unit at Mulago
National Referral Hospital.
2.
02/08/12
To authorise Government to borrow SDR 74.1 million from the
IDA of the World Bank Group to support the Electricity Sector
Development Project.
3.
31/08/12
To authorise Government to borrow Kuwait Dinars 3.5 million
(USD 11.9 million) from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic
equipping of four (4) technical institutes in the technical,
vocational education and training programme.
4.
31/08/12
To authorise Government to borrow USD 10 million from the
energy development and access expansion project in 7
(seven) towns in Uganda.
5.
21/05/13
To authorise Government to borrow USD 12 million from the
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa(BADEA)
upgrading of the Masaka-Bukakata Road Project.
6.
21/05/13
To authorise Government to borrow USD 9.75 million from the
scaling up of Millennium Villages Project (MVP) in Uganda.
7.
21/05/13
To authorise Government to borrow UA 67 million from the
African Development Fund of the African Development Bank
and Technology project (HEST).
5.3.2 Tributes
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S. No. Date
1.
19/07/12
Business Transacted
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Andrew Adimola.
2.
23/07/12
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Oromait Micheal, MP Usuk
County, Katakwi District.
3.
31/08/12
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Justice Joseph Mulenga.
4.
22/10/12
To pay tribute to the late Okeny Tiberio Atwoma.
5.
18/12/12
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Cerinah Nebanda Arioru.
6.
05/03/13
To pay tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Eriya Kategaya.
7.
8.
16/04/13
31/08/12
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Dr. Stephen Oscar Mallinga.
To appreciate Rt. Hon. Speaker, Rebecca A. Kadaga, for her
resolve to protect Uganda’s values.
5.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce Private Member’s
Bill
S. No. Date
1.
31/07/12
Business Transacted
To introduce a Private Member’s Bill – The Anti-Corruption
(Amendment) Bill, 2012. (By Hon. Ssimbwa John)
2.
21/02/13
Seeking leave of Parliament to introduce a Private Member’s Bill
– The Minimum Wage Bill, 2013. (By Hon. Arinaitwe Rwakajara)
3.
04/04/13
To introduce a Private Member’s Bill – The National Youth
Enterprise Fund Bill, 2013. (By Hon. Monicah Amoding)
5.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and Adopted
S. No. Date
1.
27/06/12
Business Transacted
That Parliament do resolve itself into a Committee of Supply
for consideration and approval of Vote-on-Account for the
Financial year 2012/2013.
2.
18/07/12
That thanks of Parliament be recorded for the clear and precise
exposition of government policy contained in the address on
the State of the Nation by H.E the President to this Parliament
on Thursday 7th June 2012.
3.
14/03/13
To establish a Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
4.
14/03/13
To extend the submission deadline for the annual audit report
for the year ended 30th June 2012.
5.
12/02/13
6.
23/05/13
To uphold the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association as an
organisation for the promotion of democracy, development
and international cooperation.
That the House do resolve itself into the Committee of Supply to
consider the Supplementary Schedule No. 1 of FY 2012/2013.
5.4
COMMITTEE REPORTS ADOPTED
5.4.1 Reports of Sectoral Committees on Ministerial Policy Statements for Fy
2012/2013
S. No. Date
1.
27/08/12
Business Transacted
Committee on Information and Communications Technology
2.
27/08/12
Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development
3.
27/08/12
Committee on Foreign Affairs
4.
28/08/12
Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs
5.
28/08/12
Committee on Natural Resources
6.
28/08/12
Committee on Education and Sports
7.
29/08/12
Committee on Public Service and Local Government
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8.
29/08/12
Committee on East African Affairs
9.
29/08/12
Committee on Health
10.
29/08/12
Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry
11.
30/08/12
Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
12.
30/08/12
Committee on Physical Infrastructure
13.
30/08/12
Committee on Presidential Affairs
14.
30/08/12
Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development
15.
30/08/12
Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
5.4.2 Other reports
S. No. Date
1.
27/06/12
Business Transacted
Report of the Budget Committee on the recommendations of
the Medium Term Macro-economic Plan and Programmes for
2016/2017 and expenditure framework for the government for
GY 2012/2013.
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2.
27/06/12
Report of the Budget Committee on the Supplementary
Schedule No. 2.
3.
17/07/12
Report of the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on
the Inquiry into the Procurement of equipment for the National
Security Information System.
4.
18/07/12
Report of the Committee on HIV/AIDS and related matters
on the challenges due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in selected
districts.
5.
24/07/12
Report of the Delegation of the Committee on Equal
Opportunities on a working visit to Malaysia, 3rd – 9th March
2012.
6.
24/07/12
Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the working visit
to the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing and the
Consulate in Guagzhou, China.
7.
06/09/12:
Report of the Budget committee on the study tour to the
Parliament of Rwanda.
8.
11/09/12
Report on the workshop on Public Expenditure and Financial
Accountability (PEFA) Framework.
9.
04/12/12
Report of the Adhoc committee investigating the Energy
Sector.
10.
05/02/13
Report of the committee on National Economy on the state of
the economy.
11.
05/02/13
Report of the committee on National Economy on the request
by government to borrow SDR 87.1 million (USD 135.0 Million)
from the International Development Association (IDA) of the
Development Project.
12.
05/02/13
Report on the petition by Wakiso and Mukono districts on the
operation of Pioneer Easy Bus.
13.
13/02/13
Report on the compensation payment to DURA Cement Ltd.
14.
13/02/13
Report on compensation paid for Jinja-Bugiri road (Referred
back to the committee)
15.
12/02/13
16.
13/02/13
Report of the committee on Science and Technology on the
African Space Research Program
17.
14/03/13
Report of the Parliamentarians for Global Action meeting held
in Namibia and the Windhoek plan of action on the Arms
Trade Treaty
18.
14/03/13
Report of the Parliamentary elections observer team to the
2013 general elections in the Republic of Kenya.
19.
19/02/13
Report on the status of science and technology in Public
Universities.
20.
19/02/13
Report on the status of Science and Technology in Uganda
Technical Colleges.
21.
04/04/13
Report of the committee on National Economy on the
proposal by Government to borrow Euro 55 million from the
Authority for the period 2002 to 2011.
of the Kampala Northern By-pass and the construction of the
Mbarara By-pass.
22.
17/04/13
Joint report of the committee on Finance and committee on
Budget on the Uganda Vision 2040.
23.
02/05/13
Report of the committee on Education and Sports on the
petition by the National Association of Private Universal
Secondary Education Schools on the inadequate facilitation
and impact of Government policies on private secondary
schools.
24.
14/05/13
Report of the committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on
the petition on the lapsing of the Amnesty Act, 2000.
25.
14/05/13
Report of the committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
on the Parliamentary Pension Regulations, 2012.
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26.
27.
28.
29.
5.5
21/05/13
Report of the committee on National Economy on the motion
to authroise government to borrow USD 12 Million from the
Arab Development Bank for Economic Development in Africa
(BADEA) and another USD 15 Million from the Organisation
of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for the
21/05/13
Masaka-Bukakata Road Project.
Report of the committee on National Economy on the motion
to authorise Government to borrow USD 9.75 Million from the
21/05/13
scaling up of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) in Uganda.
Report of the Committee on National Economy on the Motion
to authorise Government to borrow UA 67 Million from the
African Development Fund (AFDB) of the African Development
23/05/13
Science and Technology Project (HEST)
Report of the Budget Committee on the Supplementary
Schedule No. 1 for the FY 2012/2013.
STATEMENTS PRESENTED
5.5.1 Ministerial Statements
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1.
27/06/12:
On the landslides that happened in Bududa on 25th June
2012.
(Hon. Dr. Stephen Mallinga, Minister for Disaster Preparedness)
2.
17/07/12:
On Local Council I and II elections
(Hon. Alex Aadroa Onzima, Minister of State for Local
Government)
3.
17/07/12:
On delays of release of funds to government-aided and
private schools under the Universal Secondary Education
(USE) Program
(Hon. Fred Jachan Omach, Minister of State- Finance,
Planning and Economic Development)
4.
12/07/12:
On the National Housing and Population Census.
(Hon. Aston Kajara, Minister of State for Finance, Planning
and Economic Development (Privatisation))
5.
31/07/12:
On the search for the Vice-Chancellor of Makerere University
(Hon. John Muyingo, Minister of State for Education and
Sports (Higher Education))
6.
31/07/12
On the outbreak of Ebola in Uganda
(Hon. Christine Ondoa, Minister of Health)
7.
02/08/12:
On the search committee for the Vice Chancellor of
Makerere University
(Hon. John Muyingo, Minister of State for Education and
Sports (Higher Education))
8.
04/09/12:
On delay of release of funds to government aided public
and private schools under the Universal Secondary Education
Programme.
(Hon. Matia Kasaija, Minister of State for Finance, Planning
and Economic Development (Planning))
9.
04/09/12:
On the Youth Venture Capital Fund
(Ms. Maria Kiwanuka, Minister of Finance, Planning and
Economic Development)
10.
06/09/12:
On the establishment of the Fisheries Fund
(Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of State for Agriculture,
Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries))
11.
06/09/12:
On the Lacustrine Protected Areas
(Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of State for Agriculture,
Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries))
12.
27/08/12:
On the crush of UPDF Helicopters in Kenya
(Hon. Jeje Odong, Minister of State for Defence)
13.
31/10/12:
On the outbreak of marburg disease
(Hon. Christine Ondoa, Minister of Health)
14.
13/03/13:
On the security situation in the country
(Hon. Chrispus Kiyonga, Minister of Defence)
15.
22/03/13:
On the closure of media houses by Police
(Hon. Hillary Onek, Minister of Internal Affairs)
5.5.2 Statements by Members of Parliament and Personal Explanations
1.
27/06/12:
On the demeaning statement made by the Rt. Hon. Prime
Minister regarding his presence in the House.
(Hon. Kasibante Moses, MP Rubaga North, Kampala District)
2.
12/07/12:
On the community land encroachment by Uganda Wildlife
Authority (Queen Elizabeth National Park)
(Hon. Kafuda Boaz, MP Busongora County South, Kasese
District)
3.
14/02/13:
On the welfare and poor conditions of work for the recently
deployed Uganda Police Force Mission in Somalia
(Hon. Hassan Fungaroo, MP Obongi County, Moyo District)
4.
14/05/13:
On the allegation of vandalising a bridge in West Nile
(Hon. Amodoi Imalingat, MP Toroma County, Katakwi District)
5.6 PETITIONS PRESENTED AND CONCLUDED
1. 08/11/12:
Petition by staff of Kyambogo University on the alleged
mismanagement of university affairs.
2. 08/11/12:
Petition by Students of Kyambogo University on the re-opening,
welfare and management of the university.
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3.
Regulations, 2011 and inquire into the validity or legality of the
agreement appointing Easy Bus as an agent to operate the
bus services in Kampala Metropolitan area by the Kampala
Capital City Authority.
4. 12/03/13:
Petition by Citizens Action for quality education.
5. 02/05/13:
Petition by the National Association of Private Universal
Secondary Education Schools (NAPUSES) on the indequate
facilitation and impact of government policies on private
secondary schools.
6. 14/05/13:
Petition by the Traditional and Religious Leaders and Civil Society
Organisations in areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army on
the lapsing of the operation of Part II of the Amnesty Act, 2000.
5.7
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER RESPONDED TO:
1.
07/08/12: Qn. 30/01/09
Hon. Waira Kyewalabye Majegere, MP Bunya County East (NRM) asked the
Minister of Works and Transport:
2.
i)
What is the average cost per kilometer for murram roads at district level
and national tarmac roads compared to other countries in the East
African Region?
ii)
Does the Ministry have a mechanism of checking the duplication of
funding for the road infrastructure programmes in the country?
04/07/12: Qn. 28/01/09
Hon. Badda Fred MP, Bujumba County (NRM) asked the Hon. Minister of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries:
3.
i)
When will Government operationalise the Fisheries Fund?
ii)
What efforts has Government made to implement the registration of
iii)
When does the Minister intend to bring an amendment to the Fish Act
CAP 196 to streamline among others, the relationship between the
sector Ministry, Local Authorities and Fisheries Management Authorities?
04/07/12: Qn. 24/01/09
Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi MP, Rubaga South(CP) asked the Hon. Minister for
Security/Ag. Minister for the Presidency and Kampala City Council Authority:
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i)
Would the Minister explain to this House why MPs representing the
people of Kampala have never been consulted by Kampala City
Council Authority in the latter’s quest to evict vendors from the streets
and take over management of markets in the city?
ii)
What collective measures is Government taking to stem and combat the
inhuman and degrading treatment and economic disempowerment
that KCCA is meting out on the vendors in Kampala?
4.
21/02/13: Qn. 40/01/09
Hon. Sempijja Bamulangaki Vicent, MP Kalungu East asked the Minister of
Defence:
are entitled to?
(iii)
5.
What efforts are being made to pay army veterans their outstanding
21/02/13: Qn 50/01/09
Hon. Naggayi Nabilah Sempala, Woman Representative Kampala asked the
Minister of Defence:
6.
(i)
Would the Minister explain to the House the status of Kisseka Foundation
Hospital Land Plots 404, 405 and 406 Block 9 Kibuga, Kagugube Parish,
Kampala City?
(ii)
What was the manner of procurement/disposal of the above land?
21/02/13: Qn 15/01/09
Hon. Waira Kyewalabye Majegere, MP Bunya East (NRM) asked the Minister
of Health
7.
(i)
Would the Minister explain to the House how the bicycles for the Village
Health Teams were procured, and the cost of each?
(ii)
Has the Ministry put in place an Operation and Maintenance plan for
these bicycles?
(iii)
Has the procurement of these bicycles achieved the intended purpose?
04/04/13: Qn 41 /1 / 09
Hon. Mwiru Paul, MP Jinja Municipality East (FDC) asked the Minister of
Finance, Planning and Economic Development:
In view of S. 21 of the Road Fund Act, 2008, would the Minister inform the
House:
i)
8.
How much fuel levy has been collected and remitted to the Road Fund
04/04/13: Q 48 /1 / 09
Hon. Bakireke Nambooze Betty, MP Mukono Municipality (DP) asked the
Minister in charge of the Presidency:
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9.
i)
Would the Minister inform the House the composition of the team that
was constituted by H.E the President to represent Government during its
negotiations with Buganda Kingdom?
ii)
What is the agenda for the negotiations and how long are these
negotiations expected to last?
04/04/13: Q 56 /1 / 09
Hon. Dr. Bayigga Michael Lulume, MP Buikwe South, asked the Minister of
Health:
(i)
Would the Minister explain to the House the extent of the disease burden
of Tuberculosis (TB) in Uganda?
and shortages of TB drugs in Health facilities?
(iii)
5.8
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1.
27/06/12:
Constitution of Sectoral Committees and Standing
Committee on Human Rights.
2.
11/04/13:
Response by the Prime Minister/Leader of Government
Business to the issues of public importance raised by the
Leader of Opposition.
3.
02/05/13:
Designation of Members of Parliament to Committees in
accordance with Rule 14(10)(c) of the Rules of Procedure.
4.
02/05/13:
Progress reports on the Budget Framework Paper and
indicative allocations of estimates for Financial Year
2013/2014 for consideration of the Budget Committee.
5.9
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
1.
26/06/12
Mr. Odo Tayebwa, MP Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality (FDC)
2.
25/07/12:
Mr. Mathias Nsubuga, MP Bukoto County, South (DP)
3.
28/08/12:
Ms. Winifred Kiiza, District Woman Representative, Kasese
District (FDC)
4.
20/09/12:
Ms. Proscovia Alengot Oromait, MP Usuk County (NRM)
5.
20/09/12:
Mr. Muwanga Kivumbi, MP Butambala County (DP)
8.
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What strategies has Government developed to step up community
awareness and the capacity of health workers for effective treatment/
management of the disease?
21/02/13:
Ms. Florence Andiru Nebanda, District Woman
Representative, Butaleja District (NRM)
CHAPTER 6
BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN THE THIRD SESSION OF THE NINTH
PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA (6TH JUNE 2013 TO 16TH MAy 2014)
6.1
HIGHLIGHTS
S. No. Date
1.
06/06/13
Highlight
Commencement of the Third Session of the Ninth Parliament
& Address by H.E The President on the State of the Nation in
accordance with Clause (1) of Article 101 of the Constitution.
2.
13/06/13
Presentation of the Budget Speech to Parliament.
3.
09/07/13
Response by the Leader of Opposition to the address on the
State of the Nation delivered to Parliament by H.E. the President
on Thursday 6th June 2013.
4.
06/08/13
Response by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister/Leader of Government
Business to the response by the Leader of Opposition in
Parliament to the State of the Nation delivered by H.E the
President on 6th June 2013.
5.
16/05/14
Prorogation of the Third session of the Ninth Parliament.
6.2
BILLS PASSED
S. No. Date
1.
10/07/13
Bill Passed
The Anti-Money Laundering Bill, 2009
2.
23/07/13
The National Population Council Bill, 2011
3.
21/08/13
The Industrial Property Bill, 2009
4.
06/08/13
The Public Order Management Bill, 2011
5.
16/05/14
Prorogation of the 3rd Session of the 9th Parliament.
6.
18/09/13
The Finance Bill, 2013
7.
18/09/13
The Excise Management (Amendment) Bill, 2013
8.
09/09/13
The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2013
9.
09/09/13
The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2013
10.
09/09/13
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2013
11.
09/09/13
The Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2013
12.
20/09/13
The Appropriation Bill, 2013
13.
12/12/13
The Higher Education Financing Bill, 2013
14.
05/12/13
The Free Zones Bill, 2012
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15.
18/12/13
The Uganda National Commission for UNESCO Bill, 2012
16.
19/12/13
The Anti-Pornography Bill, 2011
17.
20/12/13
The Plant Varieties Protection Bill, 2010
18.
20/12/13
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2010
19.
13/05/14
The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Bill, 2010
6.2.1 Bills Presented, Considered and Rejected
01/04/14:
6.3
The Implementation of Government Assurances Bill, 2008
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
6.3.1 External Borrowing
S. No. Date
1.
08/10/13
Business Transacted
To authorise Government to borrow ID 53,390,000 from IDB
Transmission Line Project.
2.
08/10/13
To authorise Government to borrow an additional SDR
the Uganda Energy for Rural Transformation Adaptable
Program Loan Phase II Project.
3.
08/10/13
To authorise Government to borrow US$ 23m from the French
Transmission Line and Associated sub stations.
4.
08/10/13
To authorise Government to borrow Euro 15 million from
transmission Line Project.
5.
06/11/13
To authorise Government to borrow US $ 34,050,000 from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) for Financing Enhanced
National Food Security through increased Rice Production
Project.
6.
06/11/13
To authorise Government to borrow US $ 5 million from the
ISFD to support the Dryland Integrated Development Project
in Karamoja.
7.
19/12/13
To authorise Government to borrow SDR 66.1 million (USD $100
million) from the International Development Association of
Enterprise Development Project.
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6.3.2 Tributes
S. No. Date
1.
27/06/13
Business Transacted
To pay tribute to the Uganda National Soccer Team, the
Uganda Cranes for their 1-0 and 2-1 triumph over Liberia and
Angola, on 8th and 15th June 2013 respectively in the World
2.
30/07/13
To pay tribute to the late Gen. Mustafa Adrisi, Former Vice
President of Uganda.
3.
20/08/13
4.
22/08/13
Congratulating National Athlete and Assistant Superintendent
of Prisons Stephen Kiprotich for winning a gold medal in the
marathon event at the World Athletics Championship in
Moscow.
To pay tribute to the late Irene Gleeson, Former Charity and
Mission worker in Northern Uganda.
5.
07/08/13
To congratulate the Kabaka of Buganda for successfully
leading Buganda in the last 20 years of his enthronement.
6.
06/09/13
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Joy Kariisa Arinaitwe (Former
Member of Parliament for Buhweju District).
7.
11/09/13
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Egunyu Asemo Lucy (Former
Member of Parliament for Ngora).
8.
01/10/13
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Gregory Matovu (Former
Member of Parliament for Bukanga).
9.
19/10/13
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Chango Macho (Former Member
of Parliament for Samia Bugwe).
10.
22/10/13
To pay tribute to the late Okeny Tiberio Atwoma (founder
member of the Democratic Party and Liberal Party).
11.
06/11/13
To commend Rotary International for promoting humanitarian
service, encouraging ethical standards in all vocations and
helping build good will and peace in the world.
12.
14/11/13
To pay tribute to the late Ambassador George Abola (Former
National Resistance Council (NRC) Member for Aswa).
13.
08/11/13
To pay tribute to the Late Hon. Deusidedit Bikwasizehi (Former
Member of Parliament for Buhweju).
14.
09/11/13
To pay tribute to the Kingdom of Buganda, the Kabaka of
Buganda, Katikiro and all Ugandans for the development
being undertaken by the Kingdom, in particular the restoration
of the Kasubi Tombs.
15.
17/12/13
To pay tribute to the Late Hon. Sam K. Njuba (Former Member
of Parliament for Kyadondo East).
16.
17/12/13
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Dr. Higiro Semajege (Former
National Resistance Council Member for Lwemiyanga).
17.
10/12/13
To pay tribute to the late H. E Nelson Mandela (Former President
of the Republic of South Africa).
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18.
18/12/13
To pay tribute to the She Cranes for emerging champions of
the Six Nations Cup that ended at Toa Poyah Sports Hall in
Singapore.
19.
18/12/13
To pay tribute to the Uganda National Netball Team, the She
Cranes for winning a trophy (cup) for Uganda at the Six Nations
Tournament in Singapore.
20.
08/04/14
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Stanislaus Okurut (Former
Member of Parliament for Ngora).
21.
22/04/14
To pay tribute to the late Hon. William Oketcho (Former
Member of Parliament for West Budama North).
22.
09/05/14
To pay tribute to the late Hon. Eli-Nathan Bisamunyu (Former
Member of Parliament for Kigezi East).
23.
16/05/14
To pay tribute to the late Henry Clement Obonyo (Former
Member of Parliament for Labwor).
6.3.3 Motions Passed Seeking Leave of Parliament to Introduce Private Members Bill
S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
26/09/13
2.
21/11/13
To introduce a Private Member’s Bill on Law Revision (Penalties
in Criminal Matters) Miscellaneous Amendment Bill, 2013. (By
Hon. Alice Alaso)
To introduce a Private Member’s Bill on Land and Agricultural
Development Bank. (By Hon. Geofrey Ekanya)
3.
03/04/14
To introduce a Private Member’s Bill – The Parliamentary Pensions
(Amendment) Bill, 2014. (By Hon. Rose Akol)
6.3.4 Other Motions for Resolutions Presented, Considered and Adopted
1.
14/03/13:
Motion for a Resolution of Parliament on the establishment of
the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
2.
27/06/13:
For approval of Supplementary Schedule No.2 for Financial
Year 2012/13.
3.
27/06/13:
That Parliament resolves itself into a Committee of Supply
for consideration and approval of Vote-on-Account for the
Financial Year 2013/14.
4.
03/07/13:
Motion for a Resolution of Parliament on the status of the
operations of Private Health Services Sub-Sector in Uganda.
Parliament agreed that an adhoc Committee be
established to inquire into the operations of private health
service providers with International Hospital Kampala
and other private health service providers as case studies.
5.
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24/07/13:
Motion that thanks of Parliament be recorded for the clear
and precise exposition of government policy contained in
the address on the state of the nation by H.E the President to
this Parliament on 6th June 2013.
6.
07/08/13:
For consideration and approval of the revised revenue
the budget proposals for the estimates of revenue and
7.
02/10/13:
To allow the Committee on National Economy to submit its
report on loans for the new projects important for economic
growth.
8.
02/10/13:
On compensation and resettlement of the women affected
by the proposed government plan for the construction of
9.
21/11/13:
Seeking Government intervention on the increasing cases of
Hepatitis B virus in Uganda.
10.
20/12/13:
On the Compensation and Resettlement of women
affected by the proposed Government’s plan for the
Hoima District.
11.
14/01/14:
To authorise His Excellency the President of the Republic
of Uganda to deploy Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces to
the Republic of South Sudan in accordance with Article 210
of the Constitution and Section 39 of the Uganda Peoples
Defence Forces Act, 2005.
12.
26/02/14:
For consideration and adoption of the report of the
Public Accounts Committee on the Special Audit Report on
13.
01/04/14:
Urging Government to include Persons with Disabilities in
Action.
14.
03/04/14:
On the plight of the formerly abducted children and persons
affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army.
15.
03/04/14:
On the deployment of the Uganda Police Force outside
Uganda.
16.
17/04/14:
On the inequitable admission criteria of Students at
Makerere University, Kampala.
6.4
COMMITTEE REPORTS ADOPTED
6.4.1 Reports of Sectoral Committees on Ministerial Policy Statements for Fy
2013/2014
1.
27/08/13:
Information and Communication Technology
2.
28/08/13:
Public Service and Local Government
3.
28/08/13:
Foreign Affairs
4.
28/08/13:
Gender, Labor and Social Development
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5.
10/09/13:
Defense and Internal Affairs
6.
10/09/13:
Presidential Affairs
7.
13/09/13:
Education and Sports
8.
13/09/13:
Health
9.
13/09/13:
Physical Infrastructure
10.
13/09/13:
Finance, Planning & Economic Development
11.
12/09/13:
East African Community Affairs
12.
12/09/13:
Natural Resources
13.
12/09/13:
Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
14.
12/09/13:
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
6.4.2 Other reports
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S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
24/07/13
2.
18/09/13
Report on the harmonization of the recommendations
contained in the report of the Sectoral Committee on
Presidential Affairs on the petition on the mismanagement of
St. Balikuddembe Market.
On the corrigenda on the budget estimates of revenue and
expenditure for the Financial Year 2013/14.
3.
18/09/13
On the corrigenda No. 2 on the budget estimates of revenue
and expenditure for the Financial Year 2013/14.
4.
24/09/13
On Local Authorities Accounts for the year ended 20th June
2008.
5.
26/09/13:
On the Recommendations
Commission July 2013.
6.
27/08/13
On boundary disputes between Amuru and Adjumani Districts.
7.
05/11/13
On issues of gender equity and equal opportunities in Local
Governments.
8.
07/11/13
On the Financial Performance of Uganda Development Bank
for the period ended 2002 to 2010.
9.
14/11/13
On the Government compensation payment to Beachside
Development Services in the Financial Year 2009/2010.
10.
20/11/13
On the performance of the Electricity Sub Sector in Uganda
11.
20/11/13
On the conduct
Representative.
12.
20/12/13
On the performance of the economy, Financial Year 2012/13.
of
Hon.
of
Uganda
Gen.
David
Human
Sejjusa,
Rights
UPDF
13.
18/02/14
On the Conduct of Hon. Tony Nsubuga Kipoi MP, Bubulo West.
14.
20/02/14
On Petition of the Residents of three Sub-Counties in Nwoya
County (Purongo, Anaka and Kochgoma) on Human-Wildlife
15.
20/04/14
16.
27/02/14
On the Petition of Residents of Katunguru, Kahendero and
Katwe Kabatoro Town Council, Rurama, Kabaswiswi, Gogoya,
Kabarole District
On the Special Audit Report on Financial Impropriety in the
17.
06/03/14
On the Auditor-General’s Report for Selected Municipalities for
the year ended 30th June 2009
18.
25/03/14
Declaration of ACP Parliamentary Assembly on recent
proposals adopted by the European Parliament with regard
to Uganda and Nigeria.
19.
26/03/14
20.
02/4/14
21.
02/4/14
22.
09/04/14
On the outbreak of Hepatitis B in Adjumani and Moyo Districts.
23.
09/04/14
Report of the Committee of Health on the petition about the
outbreak of Hepatitis B in Adjumani & Moyo Districts
24.
15/04/14
25.
15/04/14
4th Report by the Pan African Parliament Delegation on the
7th Ordinary Session of the 2nd Parliament of the Pan African
Parliament Held in Midrand, South Africa.
26.
15/04/14
5th Report by the Pan African Parliament Delegation on the
Permanent Committees’ Session of the 3rd Parliament of the
Pan African Parliament held in Midrand, South Africa, 22nd –
31st August 2012.
27.
15/04/14:
6th Report by the Pan African Parliament Delegation on the
1st Ordinary Session of the 3rd Parliament of the Pan African
Parliament held in Midrand, South Africa, 3rd – 20th October,
2012.
28.
15/04/14
7th Report by the Pan-African Parliament Delegation on the
Permanent Committees’ Session of the 3rd Parliament of the
Pan African Parliament held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11th –
16th March 2013.
29.
17/04/14
On the Petition by Private Students of Makerere University on
the 60% Tuition Policy.
District.
On the petition by the members of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Uganda
to Lira, Oyam and Gulu districts.
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30.
24/04/14
31.
24/04/14
6.5
On the effects of oil exploration on Tourism in Murchison Falls
National Park and ascertaining the Ecotourism facilities under
the Protected Areas Implementing Sustainable Management
Tourism Project.
STATEMENTS PRESENTED
6.5.1 Ministerial Statements Presented and Debated
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S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
24/07/13
On disagreements between the Business community and the
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the Pre-Import
2.
26/06/13
Hon. Matia Kasaija - on loans signed without Parliamentary
approval.
3.
02/06/13
Hon. Daudi Migereko - on the status of the Entebbe Research
Station.
4.
25/07/13
Hon. Janet Museveni - on Karamoja Affairs.
5.
11/07/13
Hon. Madada Sulaiman - on the exercise of cultural rights by
cultural leaders.
6.
11/07/13
Hon. Lokeris Peter - on the status of Entebbe Research Station
7.
16/07/13
Hon. Nyombi Thembo - on the supervision of Telecommunications
Companies.
8.
03/07/13
Hon Dr Ruhakana Rugunda - on an accident that occurred on
the Northern Bypass at Namungona on 29th June 2013.
9.
22/08/13
Hon. Sarah Opendi - on the outbreak of Crimean Congo
Hemorrhagic fever.
10.
22/08/13
Hon. Alex Onzima - on the procurement of bicycles and local
council elections.
11.
02/10/13
Hon. Ssezi Mbaguta - on the payment of the emoluments and
12.
02/10/13
Hon. Mutende James - on the importation and consumption
of Kuber drug.
13.
02/10/13
Hon. Nyombi Peter - on the award of Shs. 13bn to Mr. Saverino
Twinobusingye.
14,
21/11/13
Hon. Aronda Nyakairima - on the alleged arrest and arbitrary
detention of the Lord Mayor Lukwago Erias, Dr. Kiiza Besigye
and other Opposition Activists.
15.
03/12/13
Hon. Frank Tumwebaze - on the affairs of Kampala Capital
City Authority.
16.
12/12/13
Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi - paying tribute to the Late Nelson
Mandela.
17.
20/02/14
Hon. James Baba - on circumstances surrounding the alleged
18.
27/02/14
Hon. Sezi Mbaguta - on the salaries of health workers in Kisoro
District
19.
05/03/14
Hon. Lukia Nakadama Isanga - on International Women’s Day.
20.
05/03/14
21.
06/03/14
Hon. Sezi Mbaguta - on late payment and non-payment of
salaries of Public Servants (matter referred to PSLG for further
consideration).
Hon. Lukia Nakadama Isanga - on who should preside over
District Women’s Day Celebrations.
22.
25/03/14
23.
26/03/14
24.
26/03/14
Hon. Onek Hillary - on the accident on Lake Albert involving
Congolese nationals.
25.
09/04/14
Hon. Shem Bageine - on the reported impeachment of the
Rt. Hon. Margret Zziwa, Speaker of the East African Legislative
Assembly.
26.
03/04/14
Hon. Aronda Nyakairima - on the allegations that some Political
Leaders are denied permission to hold Public meetings, the
conduct of the Police Force and reported murder cases in
Kiryandongo District.
27.
03/04/14
Hon. Aronda Nyakairima - on the outcome of the discussions
held between the Leaders of Opposition Political Parties held
at Kololo on 2nd April, 2014.
28.
17/04/14
Hon. James Baba - on the Ongoing Registration/Enrollment of
Persons for purposes of issuance of National Identity Cards.
29.
24/04/14
On the implementation modalities of the Markets and
Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme.
30.
13/05/14
Hon. Flavia Nabugere Munaaba - on the Degradation of the
Kinawattaka Wetland.
31.
15/05/14
Hon. Maria Kiwanuka - on the payment of salaries of Public
Hon. Abraham Byandala - on the status of compensation
for road projects of the people of Uganda affected by the
construction of roads over the last 10 years
Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda - on the death of four patients in
Mulago Hospital due to alleged lack of oxygen.
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6.5.2 Statements by Members and Personal Explanations
S. No. Date
Business Transacted
1.
2.
27/06/13
16/07/13
3.
09/07/13
4.
26/09/13
5.
6.
14/11/13
21/11/13
7.
10/12/13
Hon. Michael Mawanda Maranga - on his detention in India.
Hon. Mujuni Vincent - on his suspension by the Political Party
(NRM).
Hon. Kwizera Eddie - on an article appearing in the print media
maligning his standing in society.
Hon. Kasamba Mathias - on the Centennial Celebrations of
the Cooperative Movements in Uganda.
Hon. Betty Amongi - on the escalating cases of sexual offences.
Hon. Nandala Mafabi - on the political standoff and the
subsequent arrest and arbitrary detention of Opposition
leaders and activists by Uganda Police Force.
Hon. Lowila CD Oketayot on the fatal accident she was
involved in on the Gulu – Kampala highway.
8.
19/12/13
9.
19/12/13
10.
19/12/13
11.
03/04/14
12.
14/05/14
Hon. Nandala Mafabi on the negotiations with the Prime
Minister/Leader of Government Business on Kampala Capital
City Authority affairs.
Hon. Nsanja Patrick on the Uganda Parliamentary Football
Club, EAC 2013 Champions.
Hon. Winfred Kiiza on the Uganda Parliamentary Netball Club,
EAC 2013 Runners Up.
Hon. Okuonzi Sam on the repatriation of the body of Late
Susan Nalunkuma.
Hon. Philip Wafula Oguttu on the deployment of UPDF in South
Sudan and the Status of forces agreement.
6.6 PETITIONS PRESENTED AND CONCLUDED
S. No. Date
1.
17/07/13:
Business Transacted
On Mismanagement of St. Balikuddembe Market.
2.
3.
Emirates, India and China.
4.
02/10/13:
On the Petition of Ugandan Traders in the Republic of
Southern Sudan.
5.
13/11/13:
By Uganda Railways Pensioners Association.
6.
21/11/13:
By the Lord Mayor, Mayors of the Division Urban
Councils and Authority Councillors on the Mismanagement
Kampala Capital City Authority.
of
7.
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19/11/13:
Uganda Railways Tenants Association on the transfer of
57.93 acres of land at Nsambya from Uganda Railways
Corporation to Uganda Land Commission.
8.
20/12/13:
By the people of Agago District urging government to
intervene in the declining cotton prices.
9.
20/12/13:
By farmers in Kiruhura District on East Coast Fever.
10.
20/02/14:
By residents of Katunguru, Kahendero and Katwe Kabbatoro
Town Council, Rurama, Kabaswiwi, Gogoya – Kabarole
11.
20/02/14:
By Residents of Purongo, Anaka and Kochgoma on Human
12.
02/4/14:
On the petition by the members of the Pharmaceutical
Society of Uganda
13.
14.
09/04/14: On the outbreak of Hepatitis B in Adjumani and Moyo
Districts.
15.
09/04/14:
By the people of Kilayi Parish, Mbale District.
16.
17/04/14:
By Private Students of Makerere University on the 60%
Tuition Policy.
6.7
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER RESPONDED TO
1.
14/11/12:
Hon. Betty Nambooze MP, Mukono Municipality asked the Hon.
Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development the following:
Would the Minister present to the House the list of all
traditional/cultural leaders that are recognized and
facilitated by the Government and indicate their respective
jurisdictions?
2.
27/02/14:
Hon. Atim Beatrice Anywar MP, Kitgum, asked the Hon.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development the following:
In light of the newspaper article in the Sunday Monitor
of the 25th November 2012 titled “government in fresh tax
disputes with oil companies”
How and why did these tax disputes arise?
these disputes don’t lead to further loss to Government in
terms of compensation and or arbitration abroad?
3.
05/03/14:
Hon. Lubogo Kenneth, MP Bulamogi County asked the
Minister of Education and Sports the following:
ii) What measures are in place to address this problem?
iii) What effort is Government taking to construct staff
houses in Government Aided Schools?
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4.
05/03/14:
Hon. Akello Judith Franca, Woman Representative, Agago
District asked the Hon. Minister of Education and Sports the
following:
i) Would the Minister explain to the House why Private Schools,
Public Secondary Schools and Universities charge exorbitant
fees despite the tax incentives and funding they get
fromGovernment?
promote Science Education in Public Schools?
iii) What measures has Government put in place to strengthen
the inspectorate function in a bid to improve the quality of
education in the country?
iv) What efforts are being made to address the disparity in
performance between rural and urban schools?
v) What is the status of rolling out Seed Secondary Schools in the
country?
5.
05/03/14:
Hon. Amoding Monicah, National Female Youth Representative
asked the Hon. Minister of Education and Sports the following:
increasing rate of teenage pregnancies?
ii) What policy is in place to support victims of teenage
pregnancies to continue with education?
6.
03/04/14:
Hon. Obua Denis Hamson, MP Ajuri County asked the Attorney
General the following:
In light of Section 1 (u) of the National Social Security Act, 1985
CAP 222, which Minister is responsible for the political supervision
of the National Social Security Fund?
7.
Hon. Obua Denis Hamson, MP Ajuri County asked the Attorney
General the following:
i) Article 80 (1) (c) of the Constitution of the Republic of
Uganda provides for Advanced Level Standard or its
equivalent as the minimum formal educational
requirement for a person to be Member of Parliament,
and Article 259 of the same Constitution provides for its
amendment.
ii) Given the substantial gains the NRM Government has
made in the Education Sector since the Promulgation of the
Constitution, what plans does Government have to
revise (upwards) the minimum formal education requirement
for a person seeking to become a Member of Parliament?
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6.8 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. 25/06/13:
Designation of Members to Sectoral Committees with the
relevant Chairpersons. (NRM, Independents & UPC).
2. 27/06/13:
Designation of Members to Sectoral Committees (Opposition
- FDC, Jeema, CP) & Chairpersons.
3. 05/03/14:
Designation of Members to Standing Committees in
Accordance with Rule 14 (10)C (Chairpersons and Deputies
of Accountability Committees).
4. 25/03/14:
Constitution of the Parliamentary Commission in accordance
with Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure.
5. 25/03/14:
Designation of Members to Standing Committees in
accordance with Rule 148 of the Rules of Procedure (NRM
and Independents).
6.9
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
1. 25/06/13:
Mr. Patrick Mutono Lodoi, as MP for Butebo County.
2. 07/11/13:
Ms. Katwesigye O. Koyekyenga as Woman Rep, Buhweju
District.
3. 04/12/13:
Mr. Stephen Kangwagye as MP for Bukanga County.
4. 18/02/14:
Col. Innocent Oula as a Representative of the UPDF.
5. 17/04/14:
Ms. Rose Mutonyi Masaba as MP for Bubulo West.
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