Parliament is set to begin a verification exercise next week to validate the recruitment records of all its employees following allegations that more than 300 staff members were irregularly recruited during the 11th Parliament.

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oboth Oboth, said the exercise will be conducted by the Parliamentary Commission in collaboration with the Public Service Commission to establish whether all employees were recruited in accordance with established procedures.

Oboth said the verification will cover every employee, including the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige. He added that all staff members will be required to present and account for their recruitment documents as part of the exercise.

The verification follows allegations that more than 300 employees were recruited without adhering to the required procedures. The exercise is expected to establish the facts surrounding the recruitment process, verify the authenticity of staff records and identify any irregularities.

The process is also expected to provide Parliament with a clearer picture of its staffing records and determine whether recruitment procedures were properly followed.

Meanwhile, the Speaker announced plans to revive the Parliamentary Institute, which is intended to provide training for Members of Parliament and technical staff.

The proposed revival aims to strengthen professionalism within Parliament and enhance the knowledge and capacity of legislators and parliamentary staff to effectively execute their respective duties.

The training initiative is expected to support institutional development and improve the performance of Parliament in carrying out its legislative, oversight and representative responsibilities.

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