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Speaker Oboth gives Roko 10-month deadline to complete new parliamentary chambers
Oboth said that following a comprehensive site inspection of the New Chambers of Parliament by the Parliamentary Commission last week, it was agreed that a strict directive setting a firm completion deadline of June 30, 2027, be issued for the long-delayed construction project.
he Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth during recent inspection of works at the new parliamentary chambers being constructed by Roko Construction Company. (Courtesy)
By: Vision Reporter, Journalist @New Vision
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KAMPALA — The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has given Roko Construction Company a 10-month deadline to complete the new parliamentary chambers.
Speaking during the plenary sitting on September 2, Oboth said that following a comprehensive site inspection of the New Chambers of Parliament by the Parliamentary Commission last week, it was agreed that a strict directive setting a firm completion deadline of June 30, 2027, be issued for the long-delayed construction project.
Roko officials who were in attendance officially committed in writing to meet the newly enforced target under close parliamentary supervision.
The Speaker led the Parliamentary Commission on an August 26, 2026, inspection of the construction site to assess progress and address ongoing delays.
In a high-level meeting with Roko officials and project consultants, the parliamentary commission reviewed the root cause of past setbacks, which ranged from structural design modifications introduced by the commission to cash flow constraints experienced by the contractor.
Speaker Oboth made it explicitly clear that further delays would not be tolerated, and secured a written pledge from the contractor to complete the modern parliamentary complex within the next 10 months.
In a high-level meeting with Roko officials and project consultants, the parliamentary commission reviewed the root cause of past setbacks, which ranged from structural design modifications introduced by the commission to cash flow constraints experienced by the contractor.
Speaker Oboth made it explicitly clear that further delays would not be tolerated, and secured a written pledge from the contractor to complete the modern parliamentary complex within the next 10 months.
"The completion of the chamber shall be achieved by June 30, 2027. The contractor has made a commitment in writing, and we shall closely monitor execution to ensure this deadline is strictly honoured," the Speaker stated, reinforcing Parliament's commitment to infrastructural discipline and financial prudence.
In tandem with enforcing infrastructure accountability, Oboth announced that accountability committee chairpersons and their members will not proceed on parliamentary recess. While general House sittings pause, oversight committees have been directed to remain fully operational to resolve an extensive backlog of financial and legislative business.
Meanwhile, the 12th Parliament yesterday (September 2, 2026) clocked 100 days in service, marking the first phase in its aggressive agenda centred on proactive oversight, institutional openness, and strict fiscal accountability.
During its initial 100 days across 25 plenary sittings, Parliament constituted the Parliamentary Commission and the leadership of all committees, administered 553 oaths, passed two Bills, adopted two reports, and passed 15 resolutions.
Demonstrating executive responsiveness, the House handled 233 questions during Prime Minister’s Time, answered 123 urgent questions, entertained 19 ministerial statements, and considered six statements from the Leader of the Opposition (Joel Ssenyonyi). Furthermore, Parliament gates and doors were fully reopened to journalists to guarantee unhindered media coverage.
In tandem with enforcing infrastructure accountability, Oboth announced that accountability committee chairpersons and their members will not proceed on parliamentary recess. While general House sittings pause, oversight committees have been directed to remain fully operational to resolve an extensive backlog of financial and legislative business.
Meanwhile, the 12th Parliament yesterday (September 2, 2026) clocked 100 days in service, marking the first phase in its aggressive agenda centred on proactive oversight, institutional openness, and strict fiscal accountability.
During its initial 100 days across 25 plenary sittings, Parliament constituted the Parliamentary Commission and the leadership of all committees, administered 553 oaths, passed two Bills, adopted two reports, and passed 15 resolutions.
Demonstrating executive responsiveness, the House handled 233 questions during Prime Minister’s Time, answered 123 urgent questions, entertained 19 ministerial statements, and considered six statements from the Leader of the Opposition (Joel Ssenyonyi). Furthermore, Parliament gates and doors were fully reopened to journalists to guarantee unhindered media coverage.