Policy and Legal


Parliament passes the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022

Submitted by on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 20:31

In November 2022, Parliament passed the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022 after the proposal to have members’ contributions to the fund was dropped. The bill seeks to, among others, increase the rate of contribution made by the members from 15% to 20%; Replace the requirement for a recommendation of the Uganda Medical Board with a recommendation from a medical practitioner approved by the Board, in cases where a member or pensioner seeks to use a proportion of their benefits for medical treatment, or a member retires early on medical grounds.





Parliament approves the Human Organ Donation and Tissue Transplant Bill

Submitted by on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:50

In September 2022, Parliament passed the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill 2022 setting tough penalties for dealing in human organs for commercial purposes. The Bill seeks to establish a legal framework for organ, cell and tissue transplant in Uganda. The Bill also seeks to regulate the conduct of donation and transplant activities in the country. In an attempt to prevent vices associated with human organ donation and transplantation, Parliament approved a life sentence for persons who deal in human organs and tissue for commercial purposes.


Total Energies Uganda Reinforces its Commitment to Sustainability Initiatives In Road Safety, Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage Conservation in the Albertine Region

Submitted by on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:27

Total Energies (EP) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development initiatives through the signing of four agreements aimed at enhancing road safety, cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation in the Albertine region. The company signed the following agreements:




Parliament approves the Human Organ Donation and Tissue Transplant Bill

Submitted by on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 16:55

In September 2022, Parliament passed the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill 2022 setting tough penalties for dealing in human organs for commercial purposes. The Bill seeks to establish a legal framework for organ, cell and tissue transplant in Uganda. The Bill also seeks to regulate the conduct of donation and transplant activities in the country. In an attempt to prevent vices associated with human organ donation and transplantation, Parliament approved a life sentence for persons who deal in human organs and tissue for commercial purposes.


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