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30TH SITTING OF THE 3RD MEETING OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 11TH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA: TUESDAY 10TH MAY, 2022 – TIME OF COMMENCEMENT: 2:00 P.M 1.

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PRAYERS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR STATEMENT BY MINISTER ON THE STATUS OF COMPENSATION OF THE UGANDA - SOUTH SUDAN TRADERS [10 Minutes] [Hon.

Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development] 4.
MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE ADHOC COMMITTEE ON THE CABINET DECISION TO RATIONALIZE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES [30 Minutes] [Chairperson, Ad-hoc Committee] 5.

RESPONSES BY MINISTERS TO URGENT QUESTIONS: (A) Hon.

Minister of Education and Sports On the lack of funds to facilitate Uganda’s participation in Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games due to take place from 28th July to 8th August 2022; by Hon.

Kayemba Geofrey Ssolo, MP Bukomansimbi South [5 Minutes] (B) Hon.
Minister of Health On the status of operationalization of the Mental Health Act, 2018 and the increasing need for mental health and psychiatric care in the country; by Hon.

Achieng Sarah Opendi, Tororo, District Woman Representative [5 Minutes] (C) Rt.

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Prime Minister/Leader of Government Business On the disruption of the oversight work of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure in the districts of Mbarara, Isingiro, Rakai, and Masaka on Thursday, 28th April 2022 by the Uganda Police, allegedly with orders from the Resident District Commissioner (RDC); by Hon.

Sebamala Richard, MP-Bukoto Central [5 Minutes] 1 (D) Hon.
Minister of Security On alleged human rights violations, abductions, arrests and torture of citizens by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) and Internal Security Organization (ISO) citing the case of a one Isma Semuto who was abducted from Kalagi on Wednesday, 27th April 2022 and detained at Kireka on the orders of Gen. Birungi; by Hon.

Kiwanuka Abdallah, MP-Mukono North [5 Minutes] 6.

ADJOURNMENT KAMPALA ISSUED ON 9TH MAY 2022 NOTICE OF BUSINESS TO FOLLOW 1.

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PRESENTATION OF PETITION OVER THE ABSENCE OF PROPER POLICY AND THE DISREGARD OF AVAILABLE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS IN THE HANDLING OF ISSUES TO DO WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (ECCE) IN UGANDA BY PRE-PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONS ASSOCIATION OF UGANDA (PPTTIA) [10 Minutes] [Hon.

Nakut Faith Loru, Napak DWR] STATEMENT BY MINISTER ON THE AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY [Hon.
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries] BILLS SECOND READING: I) II) III) IV) V) VI) VII) VIII) IX) X) XI) XII) THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (NO.2) BILL, 2021 THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (NO.3) BILL, 2021 THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (NO.4) BILL, 2021 THE EXCISE DUTY [AMENDMENT] BILL, 2022 THE VALUE ADDED TAX [AMENDMENT] BILL, 2022 THE TAX PROCEDURES CODE [AMENDMENT] BILL, 2022 THE INCOME TAX [AMENDMENT] BILL, 2022 THE STAMP DUTY [AMENDMENT] BILL, 2022 THE UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022 THE TAX APPEALS TRIBUNAL (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022 THE FINANCE (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022 THE TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022 2 4.
MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET ON THE ANNUAL BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 2022/23 [Chairperson, Committee on Budget] 5.

MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE/ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE [Chairperson, Committee on ICT and National Guidance] 6.
MOTION SEEKING LEAVE OF PARLIAMENT TO INTRODUCE A PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL ENTITLED “THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL” Mover: Seconders: Hon.

Margaret Rwabushaija, MP Workers Representative Hon.

Patrick Kayongo Nsanja, MP Ntenjeru County South Hon.

Agnes Kunihira, MP Workers Representative 7.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO OPERATIONALIZE THE TREE FUND TO FACILITATE THE PROMOTION OF TREE PLANTING AND GROWING AT NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL [Thursday 12/5/2022] Mover: Seconders: Hon.
Songa Biyika Lawrence, MP Ora County Hon.

Avur Jane Pacuto, Pakwach DWR Hon.

Okia Joanne Aniku, MP Madi-Okollo Hon.

Kajwengye Twinomugisha Wilson, MP Nyabushozi County Hon.

Santa Alum, Oyam DWR 8.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO URGENTLY OPERATIONALIZE THE ROAD FUND [Thursday 12/5/2022] Mover: Seconder: Hon.

Nathan Byanima, MP Bukanga North County Hon.

Elijah Okupa, MP Kasilo County Hon.

Achieng Sarah Opendi, Tororo District MP 9.


MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER TOBACCO FARMERS FROM WEST NILE SUB-REGION AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY IN THE GOVERNMENT STRATEGY TO COMPENSATE TOBACCO FARMERS Mover: Seconder: Hon.

Musa Noah, MP Koboko North Hon.

Feta Geoffrey, MP Ayivu Division East 3 10.


MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO DEGAZETTE WAMALE CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE, KIULA CENTRAL RESERVE AND BAJO CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE IN KAYUNGA DISTRICT.

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Tebandeke Charles, MP Bbaale County Mover: Seconders: Hon.

Nsanja Patrick Kayongo, MP Ntenjeru County South Hon.

Zijjan David Livingstone, MP Butembe County 11.


MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION NOT TO JOIN THE EXTENSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE AGREEMENT, 2007.

Mover: Seconders: Hon.

Mukhaye Miriam, Mbale DWR Hon.

Byakatonda Abdulhu, Workers’ Representative Hon.

Ayoo Jenifer Nalukwago, Kalaki DWR Hon.

Linda Irene, Fort Portal City Woman Representative Hon.

Avako Melsa Naima Gule, Yumbe DWR 12.


MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW THE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR EMPOWERMENT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN UGANDA (SAGE).

Mover: Tibasiimwa, Older Persons Hon.

Representative, Western Region Ruranga Joram Seconder: Hon.

Flavia Kabahenda, MP Kyegegwa District Hon.

Joy Waako, National Female Representative for Older Persons 13.
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT URGING GOVERNMENT TO COME UP WITH A POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR THE REABSORPTION OF PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING TEENAGE MOTHERS INTO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Mover: Seconders: Hon.

Lillian Aber, MP Kitgum District Hon.

Achieng Sarah Opendi, MP Tororo District Hon.

James Baba, MP Koboko County Hon.

Francis Mwejukye, MP Buhweju County 14.


MOTION SEEKING LEAVE OF PARLIAMENT TO INTRODUCE A PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL ENTITLED “THE PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND SLAVERY BILL” Mover: Seconders: Hon.

Phiona Nyamutooro, MP Youth Representative Hon.

Agnes Kunihira, MP Workers Representative Hon.

Atwijukire Dan, MP Kazo County Hon.

Pamela Kamugo, Budaka DWR 4 15.

RESPONSES BY MINISTERS TO URGENT QUESTIONS: (I) Hon.
Minister of Internal Affairs a) On the impending expiry of National Identity Cards; raised by Hon.

Naluyima Betty Ethel, Wakiso District Woman Representative [Thursday 12/5/2022] b) On the escalation of piracy on Lake Victoria characterized by the raiding of boats, engines and fuel and the limited capacity of the Police to stem the rampant piracy – by Hon.

Migadde Robert, MP Buvuma Islands County (II) Hon.


Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development a) On alleged diversion of Shs.5bn from the Ministry of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees under the Office of the Prime Minister, thereby curtailing interventions in disasters occurring across the country - by Hon.

Macho Geoffrey, MP Busia Municipality.


to the Consolidated the Uganda b) On the return by Town Clerks of Cities and Municipalities, of for Shs.30bn to Municipal implementation of Infrastructural [USMID] Projects at the conclusion of the FY 2020/21 and the refusal by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to return the same to Cities and Municipalities despite several requisitions by the relevant local authorities; by Hon.
Isingoma Patrick Mwesigwa, MP Hoima East Division Fund earmarked Support c) On the deplorable state of roads in Nakasongola District due to inadequate maintenance arising from the non-release of requisite funds to the Uganda Road Fund by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; by Hon.
Mutebi Noah Wanzala, MP Nakasongola County d) On the slow implementation of digital stamps by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), whose deadline was 30th April, 2022 resulting in loss of revenue due to failure to sell products that were yet to be certified by Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS); by Hon.

Mawanda Micheal Maranga, MP-Igara East e) On the budget cuts suffered by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority and its crippling effect on the supply of coffee seedlings to farmers; by Hon.
Asiimwe K. Enosi, MP Kabula County (III) Hon.

Minister of Water and Environment On land grabbing and destruction of tree investments of private commercial tree farmers licensed by National Forestry Authority 5 [NFA] in Namanve Central Forest Reserve in Mukono District - by Hon.

Arinaitwe Rauben, MP Isingiro County West.

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Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs a) On deployment of Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo b) On the delayed payment of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent that completed their tour of duty to the AMISOM – by Hon.

Aleper Moses, MP Chekwii County (V) Hon.

Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives On the restriction of export of poultry products to Kenya - by Hon.

Abdallah Kiwanuka, MP Mukono County North.

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Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development a) On Ugandan youths languishing in the United Arab Emirates contrary to assurances by labor exportation companies of attractive terms and conditions of service and the need for the Government to deploy Labor Officers in its Missions, particularly in the Middle East, to coordinate labor issues affecting Ugandans - by Hon.
Bakireke Betty Nambooze, MP Mukono Municipality b) On the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) in Kole District - by Hon.

Peter Ocen, MP Kole County South (VII) Hon.

Minister of Works and Transport On the decision of the Ministry and UNRA to halt the services of the Laropi Ferry pending routine repair and maintenance works and its resultant disruptive effect on transport and communication in West Nile and the neighboring countries of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo - by Hon.
Alero Tom Aza, MP West Moyo County VIII) Hon.

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development On the uncertainty regarding the supply of fuel through Kenya arising from the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kenya to restrict the allocation of shares of fuel to neighboring countries so as to address fuel outages in their own local market; by Hon.

Isingoma Patrick Mwesigwa, MP Hoima East Division [Wednesday 11/5/2022] IX) Hon.
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries 6 On the invasion of the armyworm, the subsequent destruction of crops and the need for urgent intervention of the Ministry of Agriculture; by Hon.

Atyang Stella, Moroto District Woman MP [Wednesday 11/5/2022] 16.

QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER: Q 17/01/11 Hon.

Ssebamala Richard, MP Bukoto County Central to ask the Hon.
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development: To update the House on the progress of the proposal to establish a sheet glass project in Bukoto Central.

Q 39/01/11 Hon.

Nsaba Buturo, MP Bufumbira East to ask the Hon.

Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity: On Government’s position regarding the United Nations resolution adopted on 16th December 2021 in reference to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) 7