About Parliament
The Parliament of Uganda 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 (11th Parliament) started in May 2021 and ends in May 2026.
Our Vision
A transformed, independent and people-centred Parliament.
Our Mission
To achieve improved accountability, representation, democracy and good governance for better quality of life of all Ugandans.
Functions of Parliament
The functions of the Parliament of Uganda are:
- To pass laws for the good governance of Uganda.
- To provide, by giving legislative sanctions to taxation and acquisition of loans, the means of carrying out the work of Government.
- To scrutinise Government policy and administration through the following:
- Pre-legislative scrutiny of Bills referred to Committees of Parliament;
- Scrutinising of the various objects of expenditure and the sums to be spent on each;
- Ssuring transparency and accountability in the application of public funds; and
- Monitoring the implementation of Government programmes and projects.
Role of an MP
The four major roles of Your Member of Parliament:
- Legislation: MPs debate and pass laws through which the institutions of Government endeavour to guide the country's development.
- Representation: MPs represent their constituents' views in Parliament and bring to the attention of relevant Ministers different matters of national concern.
- Budget approval: MPs analyse and pass (approve) the national budget for every financial year and approve loans.
- Oversight: MPs monitor and bring to the attention of Ministers and the public the misuse of Government funds, violations of the rule of law and unlawful activities.