11th parliament registers remarkable performance

The 11th Parliament has often been described as both calm and noisy at the same time where debate, youthful energy and political divisions coexist with remarkable legislative productivity. While some sessions have been were heated and charged, the House has nonetheless demonstrated an ability to work through differences and deliver on key national priorities.

Since commencement, the 11th Parliament has brought together a diverse group of Members of Parliament, many of whom are young, outspoken and technologically savvy. The presence of a strong and often vocal opposition, particularly from the National Unity Platform and the Forum for Democratic Change, has at times produced intense debates on the floor of Parliament. Yet despite these tensions, the leadership of the House has consistently steered proceedings toward consensus and legislative output.

Much of this stability has been attributed to the leadership of Anita Annet Among, Speaker of Parliament, and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa. Their leadership style and close engagement with Members of Parliament have helped maintain order in a chamber known for strong personalities and competing political interests.

Speaker Among in particular has been widely recognized for her conciliatory leadership approach and her ability to engage legislators across the political divide, including some of the most vocal MPs from the opposition benches.

According to Chris Obore, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Parliament of Uganda, the 11th Parliament has achieved a significant legislative milestone. Under the leadership of Among and Tayebwa, the House has passed more than 150 bills, a legislative output that rivals the combined achievements of the 9th and 10th Parliaments.

The legislation passed by the 11th Parliament spans a wide range of sectors including economic reform, governance, infrastructure development, agriculture, taxation, education and social services. Parliamentary committees have also handled numerous reports and scrutinised Auditor General’s reports to ensure accountability in the use of public resources.

Among the recent  pieces of legislation passed are:

• The Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025

• The Valuation Bill, 2024

• The Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025

Parliament has also passed several financial and tax-related laws aimed at strengthening government revenue and supporting economic management. These include:

• The Income Tax (Amendment) Bills for various financial years

• The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bills

• The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bills

• The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bills

• The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bills

• The External Trade (Amendment) Bill, 2025

• The Hides and Skins (Export Duty) (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Parliament also passed the Appropriation Bills and Supplementary Appropriation Bills for several financial years, authorising government expenditure and supporting the implementation of national development programmes.

The House has also undertaken wide-ranging institutional reforms affecting multiple government agencies and public bodies. These include amendments to laws governing:

• The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda

• The Uganda Registration Services Bureau

• The National Planning Authority

• The National Population Council

• The National Youth Council

• The National Women’s Council

• The National Council for Older Persons

• The National Library of Uganda

Other key governance-related legislation includes the Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

Agriculture — a backbone of Uganda’s economy — has also received legislative attention through laws such as:

• The National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024

• The Cotton Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024

• The Dairy Industry (Amendment) Bill, 2024

• The Animal Feeds Bill, 2023

• The Agricultural Chemicals (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2024

• The Veterinary Practitioners’ Bill, 2023

Environmental and wildlife protection legislation has also been strengthened through the Uganda Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and reforms affecting forestry and conservation agencies.

The 11th Parliament has passed several laws aimed at strengthening social protection and public welfare. These include amendments relating to:

• Children’s rights

• Persons with disabilities

• Youth development

• Employment and occupational safety

Other notable legislation includes the Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022, and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Bill, 2024, which seeks to strengthen skills development across the country.

The Parliament has also debated and passed legislation touching on national security and governance, including the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023, one of the most widely debated pieces of legislation in recent years.

Despite occasional confrontations on the floor of the House, the 11th Parliament has maintained a steady pace.

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