Speaker Oboth Commits Full Financial Support to Committees
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has announced a plan to fully fund Parliamentary Oversight Committees to ensure their independence and efficiency. The initiative includes a partnership with the Leadership Code Tribunal to provide legal training for lawmakers regarding asset and liability declarations.
Why it matters
Strengthening the financial autonomy of oversight bodies is critical for reducing corruption and improving institutional accountability in government.
he Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen the performance and independence of Parliamentary Oversight Committees, with the Parliamentary Commission prioritising full internal funding of committee operations to safeguard their independence, improve institutional efficiency and strengthen public trust.
The strategy was highlighted during a collaborative courtesy meeting between the Speaker and the leadership of the Leadership Code Tribunal led by Chairperson Dr. Roselyn Karugonjo-Segawa, on 8 July 2026.
The engagement focused on fostering strong institutional synergy to promote transparency across public sectors.
"Our goal is to ensure our committees are fully equipped and seamlessly supported by the Parliamentary Commission," Oboth said emphasising that robust internal funding guarantees the absolute integrity of legislative work.
He said that by utilizing Parliament’s expanded Shs1.2 trillion budget, the Parliamentary Commission will fully facilitate all committees to do their work.
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