The first regional parliamentary sitting was held yesterday, 28 August 2024 which kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda.
Speaker Anita Among who was chairing the sitting, emphasised that the decision to hold parliamentary sittings in Uganda’s four traditional regions is aimed at bridging the gap between Parliament and the people.
She explained that this initiative is rooted in a thorough cost-benefit analysis, considering the unique challenges faced by each region.
The Speaker dispelled misconceptions circulating among some MPs and the public, clarifying that these regional sittings are budget-neutral.
During the session, the Speaker also led the MPs in observing a moment of silence for the lives lost and property destroyed at the Kiteezi garbage landfill in Wakiso district, as well as in memory of the late Prof. Edward Khiddu Makubuya, a former MP and Minister, who passed away recently.
President Yoweri Museveni will address Parliament today Thursday, 29 August 2024.
