Parliament resumes its sittings this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with a packed agenda dominated by the deteriorating state of Uganda’s road network and the reconsideration of two key tax amendment bills that were returned by President Yoweri Museveni for fresh scrutiny.
The 12th sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session of the 12th Parliament is expected to draw significant public attention as legislators debate issues with direct implications for millions of Ugandans, from road infrastructure to taxation.
One of the most anticipated items on the Order Paper is a ministerial statement on the status of roads across the country, to be delivered by the Minister of Works and Transport.
The statement has been allocated 20 minutes and comes amid growing public concern over the condition of national, district and community roads, many of which have been rendered nearly impassable by heavy rains, poor maintenance and delayed rehabilitation works.
The discussion is expected to provide lawmakers with an opportunity to seek explanations on the pace of road construction projects, maintenance funding, contractor performance and government interventions to address transport challenges affecting businesses, farmers and commuters.
Road infrastructure has remained a recurring issue in Parliament, with Members of Parliament repeatedly raising concerns over pothole-ridden highways, deteriorating district roads and delayed completion of major infrastructure projects.
Today’s ministerial statement is therefore expected to trigger vigorous debate as legislators seek accountability from the Executive.
Beyond infrastructure, Parliament will also revisit two major pieces of tax legislation after they were returned by President Museveni under the constitutional provisions allowing the Head of State to request Parliament to reconsider passed legislation.
The House will deliberate on a motion for reconsideration of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which has been allocated 30 minutes. The bill was returned in accordance with Article 91(3)(b) of the Constitution and Rule 149 of the Rules of Procedure, requiring lawmakers to review the President’s concerns before making a fresh decision.
Members will also reconsider the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, another finance-related measure similarly returned by the President for further consideration. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is expected to move both motions before the House.
The reconsideration process could result in Parliament amending the legislation to address the President’s observations or passing the bills again in accordance with constitutional procedures.
The afternoon sitting will also receive two important reports.
The first is a report on Uganda’s participation in the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth Parliaments Africa Region, held in Gauteng, South Africa, between June 12 and June 20, 2026. The report will be presented by Hon. Brenda Namukuta.
The second report will be presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and outlines the treaties, protocols and international agreements ratified or acceded to by Uganda between 2021 and 2025.
Another notable item on the Order Paper is a motion seeking a parliamentary resolution expressing gratitude to President Museveni for what the motion describes as the “clear and precise exposition of government policy” contained in his State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament on June 4, 2026.
The motion will be moved by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who also serves as Leader of Government Business, and seconded by Mityana County South MP Henry Makumbi Kamya and Mwenge County South MP Mary Kamuli Kutesa.
Debate on the motion has been allocated two hours, making it one of the longest discussions scheduled for today’s sitting. Members are expected to assess the government’s policy priorities outlined by the President, with both government and opposition legislators likely to present differing perspectives on the implementation of those commitments.
The sitting will begin with prayers and communication from the Chair before proceeding to the substantive business.
Today’s proceedings are expected to shape both Uganda’s infrastructure discourse and the country’s fiscal policy, with MPs under pressure to address public concerns over road conditions while determining the fate of tax amendments returned by the President for reconsideration.
The debates are likely to attract keen interest from citizens, businesses and stakeholders watching for decisions that could influence government revenue measures and infrastructure priorities in the coming financial year.
