• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • Science
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech

1.7BN Service Award to Parliamentary Commissioners not illegal – Court rules

August 13, 2024
Hon Magogo: His Success and Vision upon Winning another term as FUFA President

Hon Magogo: His Success and Vision upon Winning another term as FUFA President

July 6, 2025
Museveni Disagrees with Mwenda: Lists 9 Points Why Balaalo Must leave Northern Uganda

Museveni Disagrees with Mwenda: Lists 9 Points Why Balaalo Must leave Northern Uganda

July 6, 2025
UNEB Registration Hits 1.4 Million Candidates in First Phase, Up 7.31% from Last Year

UNEB Registration Hits 1.4 Million Candidates in First Phase, Up 7.31% from Last Year

July 3, 2025
5 UPDF Soldiers killed in a Helicopter crash in Mogadishu, Somalia

5 UPDF Soldiers killed in a Helicopter crash in Mogadishu, Somalia

July 2, 2025
CSOs urge Gov’t to Prioritize Health and Well-being of Citizens

CSOs urge Gov’t to Prioritize Health and Well-being of Citizens

July 2, 2025
If Muhoozi has an Issue with me, let’s Meet Face to Face -Hon Tinkasimire Narrates his Kidnap ordeal

If Muhoozi has an Issue with me, let’s Meet Face to Face -Hon Tinkasimire Narrates his Kidnap ordeal

July 1, 2025
Uganda Aids Commission announces Breakthrough Research on injection offering 100% HIV Prevention

Uganda Aids Commission announces Breakthrough Research on injection offering 100% HIV Prevention

June 29, 2025
Faridah Kibowa roots for Women’s Voice in NRM topmost Organ -CEC

Faridah Kibowa roots for Women’s Voice in NRM topmost Organ -CEC

June 29, 2025
Restrictive Laws & Political influence throwing Uganda’s Media sector Into Vulnerability -ACME Report

Restrictive Laws & Political influence throwing Uganda’s Media sector Into Vulnerability -ACME Report

June 27, 2025
Ministry of Works Announces Eviction of Car Dealers from Kampala-Jinja Highway Reserve

Ministry of Works Announces Eviction of Car Dealers from Kampala-Jinja Highway Reserve

June 26, 2025
High Court Orders Release of Lawyer Kiiza Eron’s Passport

High Court Orders Release of Lawyer Kiiza Eron’s Passport

June 25, 2025
Kawempe North By-Election Results still within the gazette deadline -Electoral Commission

EC announces Nomination Dates for Youth, Elderly and PWD leaders at Parish level

June 25, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Sunday, July 6, 2025
  • Login
Sabasaba Updates
  • Home
    • Home – Layout 1
    • Home – Layout 2
    • Home – Layout 3
    • Home – Layout 4
    • Home – Layout 5
  • News
    • All
    • Science
    • World
    CSOs urge Gov’t to Prioritize Health and Well-being of Citizens

    CSOs urge Gov’t to Prioritize Health and Well-being of Citizens

    If Muhoozi has an Issue with me, let’s Meet Face to Face -Hon Tinkasimire Narrates his Kidnap ordeal

    If Muhoozi has an Issue with me, let’s Meet Face to Face -Hon Tinkasimire Narrates his Kidnap ordeal

    Uganda Aids Commission announces Breakthrough Research on injection offering 100% HIV Prevention

    Uganda Aids Commission announces Breakthrough Research on injection offering 100% HIV Prevention

    SHAME: School teacher handed 4 year Prison Sentence for attempting to Sodomize his student

    SHAME: School teacher handed 4 year Prison Sentence for attempting to Sodomize his student

    My brother was not Murdered – Spire Ssentongo rules out foul play in his brother’s death

    My brother was not Murdered – Spire Ssentongo rules out foul play in his brother’s death

    UN’s Antonio Guterres calls for a Ceasefire in Middle East as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

    UN’s Antonio Guterres calls for a Ceasefire in Middle East as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

    Ntungamo: 3 Detained for killing an old woman, Hanging her body in front of the House

    Ntungamo: 3 Detained for killing an old woman, Hanging her body in front of the House

    Government announces One Month Suspension for Controversial Traffic Penalty System

    Government announces One Month Suspension for Controversial Traffic Penalty System

    President Museveni and the First Lady Renew Their National ID Cards

    President Museveni and the First Lady Renew Their National ID Cards

    Chaos: Besigye Supporters, Security Operatives exchange Punches in Court: VIDEO

    Uganda’s Judiciary Condemns Violence at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court

    Trending Tags

    • Donald Trump
    • Future of News
    • Climate Change
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
    • Flat Earth
  • Tech
    • All
    • Apps
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup

    Rap group call out publication for using their image in place of ‘gang’

    Meet the woman who’s making consumer boycotts great again

    New campaign wants you to raise funds for abuse victims by ditching the razor

    Twitter tweaks video again, adding view counts for some users

    A beginner’s guide to the legendary Tim Tam biscuit, now available in America

    India is bringing free Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 villages this year

    Betterment moves beyond robo-advising with human financial planners

    People are handing out badges at Tube stations to tackle loneliness

    Trump’s H-1B Visa Bill spooks India’s IT companies

    Oil spill off India’s southern coast leaves fisherman stranded, marine life impacted

    Trending Tags

    • Flat Earth
    • Sillicon Valley
    • Mr. Robot
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Golden Globes
    • Future of News
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music

    Miss Uganda finalist Sureya Umeimah confidently eying the prize: PICTORIAL

    Sureya Umeimah: the Cadet Pilot contesting for Miss Uganda 2024

    Top Ugandan Artistes in tears after being denied UK Visas to London

    New campaign wants you to raise funds for abuse victims by ditching the razor

    A beginner’s guide to the legendary Tim Tam biscuit, now available in America

    People are handing out badges at Tube stations to tackle loneliness

    Magical fish basically has the power to conjure its own Patronus

    This Filipino guy channels his inner Miss Universe by strutting in six-inch heels and speedos

    Oil spill off India’s southern coast leaves fisherman stranded, marine life impacted

    You can now play Bill Gates’ first PC game and run over donkeys on your iPhone, Apple Watch

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
    “Hon Gwangamujje” a Youthful leader Bragging about Chasing Mbwa from Igara West

    “Hon Gwangamujje” a Youthful leader Bragging about Chasing Mbwa from Igara West

    Train Services Between Kampala and Mukono Temporarily Suspended Due to Track Failure

    Train Services Between Kampala and Mukono Temporarily Suspended Due to Track Failure

    Banished from Home, Rejected by Family, Serujja still stands for his Rights

    Banished from Home, Rejected by Family, Serujja still stands for his Rights

    OpED: The Staple that Threatens the Future: Unraveling Uganda’s Environmental Reckoning

    The Shameful face of Self-Serving Philanthropy: Exploiting the Vulnerable for Fame and Fortune

    Mukono’s Ghetto Children Celebrate Christmas early in a Rare ‘Feast of Hope’

    Mukono’s Ghetto Children Celebrate Christmas early in a Rare ‘Feast of Hope’

    The Last Piece of the Jigsaw: Dr. Moses Byaruhanga’s remarkable Career in Pursuing Justice

    Sureya Umeimah: the Cadet Pilot contesting for Miss Uganda 2024

    Rap group call out publication for using their image in place of ‘gang’

    Meet the woman who’s making consumer boycotts great again

    New campaign wants you to raise funds for abuse victims by ditching the razor

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Mr. Robot
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Climate Change
    • Flat Earth
No Result
View All Result
Sabasaba Updates
No Result
View All Result
Home LATEST-NEWS

1.7BN Service Award to Parliamentary Commissioners not illegal – Court rules

The presiding judge declined the applicants plea to declare the awards illegal since it was approved by Parliament and formed part of the budget presented by the executive

by Apollo Tusiime
August 13, 2024
in LATEST-NEWS, POLITICS
0
492
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The decision delivered today by High Court judge Douglas Singiza states that the funds used to pay service awards to the commissioners went through a legal procedure, but also ruled out the claims of conflict of interest in processing the awards.

Mr Bwette Daniel petitioned court challenging the process and rationale in which 1.7bn shillings was shared between four Parliamentary Commissioners including; Mathias Mpuuga (500m) Prossy Akampurira (400m) Solomon Silwany (400) and Esther Afoyochan (400m), praying that court should declare the decision and process illegal, oppressive, arbitrary, high-handed, irrational, biased, unfair and therefore nul and void.

In the evidence presented, the impugned payment was described as service award, a term which is unknown in a Parliamentary system as it does not form part of the official benefits of the members of the Parliamentary commission. He also dwells on the fact that neither the full house nor any of it’s committees participated in the process that led to the decision whose legal and rational basis he is challenging. He insists that the decision was not only unfair but also arbitrary.

In response to the application, the lawyer argued that the Parliamentary commission’s fiscal powers to determine emoluments, gratuity, pensions and any other facilities of its MPs, and seemed to take a view that the challenged service award had been captured under the ex-gratia for political leaders. Against this background, he maintains that the service award was “lawfully charged on the consolidated fund” just like any other expense of Parliament.

The lawyer however noted that prior to the payment of the service awards, speaker Anita Among sought approval from president Yoweri Museveni who expressed an opinion which was embedded in the commission’s budget before it was presented for approval in Parliament by the finance minister.

The presiding judge declined the applicants plea to declare the awards illegal since it was approved by Parliament and formed part of the budget presented by the executive. The decision however faults the clerk of Parliament during the decision making process culminating into awarding commissioners and therefore personally responsible under Section 43(8) and 77 of the Public Finance Management Act.

He also ruled that the PSST must institute disciplinary proceedings against the clerk of Parliament within 12 months from the date of the ruling. Each party will hear their costs of the suit -according to the ruling.

Share197Tweet123
Apollo Tusiime

Apollo Tusiime

Multi-media Journalist, PR professional and Thinker.

Sabasaba Updates

Copyright © 2024 Sabasaba Updates.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
error: Content is protected !!
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • World
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Sports
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • Health
    • Travel

Copyright © 2024 Sabasaba Updates.