In 2023, Uganda’s Parliament witnessed a series of significant events and decisions, shaping the legislative landscape and addressing various issues across the nation. Here is a chronological summary of key parliamentary actions throughout the year.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 12 | MPs express dissatisfaction with UPDF soldiers’ conduct. |
| January 12 | Persis Namuganza, lands state minister, skips censure committee hearing. |
| January 18 | Parliament intervenes in NSSF top job saga. |
| January 19 | Parliament launches probe into NSSF. |
| January 23 | State Minister Persis Namuganza censured by special Parliament sitting. |
| January 31 | Parliament approves a sh50 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2023/2024. |
| February 7 | Parliament approves a pay rise for Police officers. |
| February 24 | Parliament requests an extra sh191 billion for non-wage bills, salaries, and more. |
| February 27 | Parliament investigates the Karamoja iron sheets and goats saga. |
| February 28 | Parliament begins the process to re-enact the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. |
| March 1 | Select parliamentary committee recommends the resignation of Minister Betty Amongi and NSSF managers. |
| March 15 | Speaker Anita Among returns 500 Karamoja iron sheets. |
| March 23 | Parliament’s budget is slashed; Finance Minister summoned for explanation. |
| April 25 | MPs reject a sh117.8 billion National ID contract. |
| April 27 | Parliament approves a sh1.5 trillion supplementary budget. |
| May 2 | Speaker clashes with Deputy Attorney General over the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. |
| May 3 | Parliament blocks controversial new taxes. |
| May 4 | MPs approve an 18% tax on babies’ diapers. |
| May 9 | Parliament honors the late state minister Charles Okello Engola. |
| May 16 | Motorists face a sh2 million fine for speeding. |
| May 18 | Parliament passes a sh52.74 trillion national budget for 2023/2024. |
| May 23 | Parliament approves compulsory motor trackers. |
| June 20 | New committee chairpersons appointed in Parliament. |
| June 27 | Parliament approves Islamic Banking. |
| July 5 | MPs reject Museveni’s proposal to extend Bujagali tax waiver. |
| July 27 | MPs approve the extension of LCs’ term of office. |
| August 7 | Kasese Municipality MP’s sons jailed over drug use. |
| August 17 | Parliament imposes life imprisonment for narcotics cultivation. |
| August 22 | Parliament sets penalties for the use of illicit substances, allowing medical marijuana use. |
| August 29 | Speaker orders an investigation into MPs’ bribery claims. |
| September 7 | Ministers accused of deliberately avoiding plenary sessions. |
| October 1 | Parliament refurbishes Speaker’s bar. |
| October 10 | Parliament approves sh13 billion for the students’ loan scheme. |
| October 17 | Deputy Speaker suspends five NUP MPs without stating reasons. |
| November 14 | Parliament grants UNOC monopoly over petroleum imports. |
| November 21 | Parliament pays tribute to the late ex-minister Joyce Mpanga. |
