Uganda Parliament

Parliament Suspends EALA By-Election Nominations Amid Legal Row Over Seat Vacancies

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Uganda’s Parliament has halted nominations for two East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) seats after legal concerns emerged that Dennis Namara and James Kakooza still hold their positions until sworn into the 12th Parliament in May 2026.  Uganda’s bid to replace two representatives in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has hit a legal roadblock, with … Read more

Shs 315m Car Grant Per MP: Uganda’s 12th Parliament to Cost Taxpayers Shs 166.6bn

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The 12th Parliament of Uganda is set to roll out in luxury style, with each of its 529 legislators slated to receive a hefty Shs 315 million vehicle grant in the 2026/2027 financial year. This perk, aimed at supporting “effective, efficient, and timely execution” of legislative, oversight, and representative duties, will cost taxpayers a staggering … Read more