KAMPALA- The Former Rubabo County Parliamentary hopeful Mujuni Lawrence Mpitsi has delivered a detailed masterclass lecture to Members of Parliament, focusing on how Parliament’s Government Assurances and Implementation function should be conducted, particularly on the criteria and procedure for handling government assurances.
The lecture was presented during an ongoing push to strengthen Parliamentary oversight and improve the way committees track commitments made by government ministries, departments, and agencies in response to questions raised in the House.
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With many assurance issues requiring careful follow-up, Mpitsi emphasized that Parliament’s role is not only to receive assurances, but to ensure they are implemented transparently and within agreed timelines.
The training comes as the Parliamentary Commission organizes a two-day induction workshop for members of the Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation. The workshop, scheduled to run from 14th to 15th August 2026, is taking place at Admas Grand Hotel in Entebbe.
Speaking to participants, Mpitsi explained that effective committee reporting begins with understanding the proper standards for evaluating whether government statements qualify as actionable assurances. He urged MPs to apply consistent criteria when determining the validity, scope, and feasibility of government commitments, noting that weak or unclear assurance wording can lead to delays and confusion during implementation.
He further outlined practical procedures that MPs and committee members should follow, including how to document assurance requests, how to track progress through structured engagement with responsible ministries, and how to produce committee reports that are timely, evidence-based, and credible.
Mpitsi also stressed the importance of establishing clear timelines for withdrawal or closure of assurances only when conditions are met, advising MPs to avoid premature decisions that could compromise accountability. “Government assurances must be treated as binding commitments until verified results show otherwise,” he said, according to participants who attended the session.
The induction workshop is expected to equip members with best practices for committee reporting, especially on processes related to the withdrawal of assurances. Organizers say the programme will include guidance on reporting formats, follow-up mechanisms, and governance of assurance implementation—ensuring that committee work strengthens public trust.
Relatedly, Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja officially opened a two-day induction for regional and zonal whips, urging them to lead by example and strengthen coordination between Members of Parliament and the government.
The induction, taking place at Golf View Hotel in Entebbe, is intended to equip the whips with the skills and understanding required to coordinate NRM MPs and support the effective conduct of parliamentary business.
In her remarks, Nabbanja commended the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Markson Oboth Oboth for fostering a smooth working relationship with the executive, particularly in managing government business in Parliament.
