President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the 5th Session of the 11th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds today, unveiling a robust and far-reaching legislative program for the 2025/26 Financial Year.
In his address, the President laid out a comprehensive list of proposed bills and policy initiatives spanning multiple sectors of government, all aimed at advancing national development and institutional reform.
In his opening remarks, the President informed legislators that several ministries would be presenting key bills for debate and approval in the upcoming session.
From the Ministry of Energy, Parliament will consider the Building Substances and Mineral Development Bill, a move likely aimed at strengthening regulations and investment in Uganda’s mineral sector.
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance is set to present the Information and Communication Bill, 2023, which is expected to modernize governance of the communications sector and align it with evolving digital trends.
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs will bring forward the Magistrate’s Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signaling a step toward enhancing the capacity and efficiency of Uganda’s lower judiciary.
To strengthen workers’ rights and safety, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development will introduce the Worker’s Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to improve compensation mechanisms for workplace injuries.
In the education sector, the Ministry of Education and Sports plans to table three major legislative items: an Amendment Bill for the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001, an Amendment of the Education Act, 2008, and the Curriculum, Assessment, and Admissions Bill, 2026.
These reforms aim to align Uganda’s education system with contemporary demands and global standards.
On national security, the Office of the President (Security) will introduce the Uganda Intelligence Services Policy Framework, 2024, to enhance oversight and policy coordination across security agencies.
The most extensive agenda comes from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, which will present a wide array of reports, policies, and bills.
Among them are the Unclaimed Assets Bill, 2025, multiple fiscal performance reports for FY2024/25 and FY2025/26, and the National Budget Framework Paper for FY2026/27 to FY2030/31.
A series of tax amendment bills—covering Income Tax, Excise Duty, VAT, Stamp Duty, and the Tax Procedures Code—will also be tabled.
Other proposed legislation includes the Public Procurement and Disposal (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professionals Bill, 2025, and principles for the amendment of both the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, 2016, and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013.
In addition to legislation, the Ministry will deliver the Annual Budget Estimates and Appropriation Bill for FY2026/27, as well as policy statements and fiscal responsibility frameworks to guide Uganda’s economic strategy through 2031.
President Museveni concluded his address by officially declaring the session open and expressing gratitude to Members of Parliament. “I salute all of you. May God bless Uganda,” he said, closing his remarks.
This legislative program, spanning governance, finance, education, security, and economic reform, underscores the Government’s strategic focus for the fiscal year ahead and sets the tone for an active and potentially transformative session of Parliament.
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