Parliament has passed the Political Parties and Organizations Amendment Bill, introducing key reforms in how political parties access public funding. The legislation establishes clearer guidelines and conditions for government support, aiming to ensure fairness and accountability for all registered political groups. Previously, the funding system was criticized for being opaque and uneven, with some parties…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come out strongly in defense of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election, asking the court not to cancel the results over claims that lack evidence. According to the EC, allowing such petitions to succeed without solid proof would open the door for future election disruptions and endless court challenges. In…
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have announced plans to take legal action against the government over the recently enacted UPDF Amendment Bill. They allege that the government violated a Supreme Court directive by passing the bill without conducting the required public consultations. According to the opposition MPs, the government’s actions amount to contempt of court,…
There was drama in Uganda’s Parliament today as opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) walked out in protest during a session to debate the UPDF Amendment Bill 2025. The MPs, visibly angry, left the chamber and refused to participate in the debate. Their main complaint? The committee in charge of the bill did not give the…
