Speaker Among prorogues Parliament as 4th Session ends

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The Speaker of Parliament has today (May 29) prorogued the House, marking the end of the Fourth Session of the 11th Parliament.

The session began on June 6 2024, with the State of the Nation Address.

Prorogation signifies the formal conclusion of a parliamentary session, meaning that Parliament now stands adjourned until the commencement of the next session.

All ongoing parliamentary business is suspended during prorogation. This includes motions, questions, committee meetings, and bills that have not yet completed their passage through both Houses of Parliament.

In her remarks as she bid farewell to Members of Parliament, Speaker Anita Among noted that despite the loss of two MPs—the late Woman MP for Kisoro, Sarah Mateke, and Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North)—the House was able to conduct its business to completion.

Among highlighted that the House held 75 sittings during the session, during which two newly elected MPs—Grace Ngabirano (Kisoro) and Luyimbazi Nalukola (Kawempe North)—took their oaths.

The session also saw the passage of 33 bills, resolution of 33 petitions, discussion of 43 resolutions, adoption of 53 reports, and consideration of 213 urgent questions.

“This remarkable performance would not have been possible without collective commitment by members. As we transit to the 5th session, I appeal to you to maintain the same level of commitment,” she said.

She announced that the Fifth Session will open on June 5, 2025. The session will, as is tradition, begin with the State of the Nation Address, followed by the reading of the National Budget in June.