Business that lapsed with the dissolution of the 11th Parliament has been reinstated.
The Annual Auditor General’s Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, the Petroleum Fund Annual Report for the year ended June 2025 and investigation into the destruction of Zoka forest and several petitions was among the business reinstated.
Lawmakers adopted a motion to reinstate the lapsed business during the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
Napak District Woman Representative, Hon. Faith Nakut moved the motion citing Rule 245 (2) and (4) of the Rules of Procedure which authorises Parliament to reinstate, by resolution, within the first 14 sittings of the first session, business that lapsed in the previous Parliament.
Nakut said that reinstating the lapsed business, such as the Attorney General’s report will enable MPs identify loopholes in government expenditures and make recommendations.
“It is in the 2024/2025 financial year that our national budget significantly increased from Shs52 trillion to Shs72 trillion. It is therefore, good that the relevant committees look into some of these issues,” Nakut said.
She added that Parliament ought to audit utilisation of the Shs484 billion drawn from the Petroleum Fund to construct Hoima City Stadium.
“Given the materiality of the issues therein and the risks involved, it is a report that this House cannot let go,” said Nakut.
Speaking about reinstatement of petitions, Nakut said that they form an integral representation mandate of Parliament hence the need for Parliament to conclude them.
“Petitions are a critical means in which the public can communicate to government through MPs. There is need for resolutions for these petitions, otherwise, it will be a breach of the mandate of Parliament,” she said.
Hon. Isaac Otimgiw (NRM, Padyere County) supported the motion but urged Parliament to find ways of ensuring that committees are given ample time to carry out their oversight mandate.
“In Kenya, the Parliament there dedicates time specifically for committee meetings and field visits, which is not the case with Uganda. Committees require ample time to enable them complete their work,” said Otimgw.
Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe (NUP, Manjiya County) also welcomed the motion, and he called on the legislators to ensure that the reinstated business should be completed.
Hon. Jesca Ababiku (NRM, Adjumani District) said that completion of parliamentary business avoids cases where important matters are not concluded because of late presentation.
