The Parliament of Uganda is the legislative arm of the government and derives
its mandate and functions from the 1995 Constitution, the Laws of Uganda and
its own Rules of Procedure.
The Constitution contains articles which provide for the establishment,
composition and functions of the Parliament of Uganda and empowers Parliament
"to make laws on any matter for the peace, order, development and good
governance of Uganda", and "to protect the Constitution and promote
democratic governance in Uganda".
The term of Parliament is five years from the date of its first sitting after a
general election. The current Parliament (9th Parliament) started in May 2011
and ends in May 2016.
The functions of the Parliament of Uganda are:
1. To pass laws for the good governance of Uganda.
2. To provide, by giving legislative sanctions taxation and acquisition of
loans, the means of carrying out the work of Government.
3. To scrutinise Government policy and administration through the following:
4. To debate matters of
topical interest usually highlighted in the President's State of the Nation
address.
5. To vet the appointment of persons nominated by the President under the
Constitution or any other enactment.
For more detailed information please visit the Uganda Parliament website