Summary

In the plenary sitting held on Tuesday 04, Wednesday 05 and Thursday 06 August 2026, Parliament approved a government motion authorising the deployment of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces to the Gaza Strip as part of a proposed international stabilisation mission in the Middle East. The House adopted President Yoweri Museveni's recommendations on the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, removing a tax exemption for winnings from land-based casinos. The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Ruth Aceng gave assurances to Parliament that medical interns who have been deployed will be paid their allowances. These, in the plenary round-up.