Parliamentary Highlights

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa tasked the government to provide social protection, economic empowerment and education programmes that directly support Persons with Disabilities(PWDs). The Deputy Speaker who pledged to become “a full-time partner of the deaf community and an advocate of the Persons with Disabilities” was the chief guest at…

Some lawmakers have called for an investigation into the UGX13bn the Ministry of Tourism, paid for Uganda to host the 2020 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) which was later cancelled due to  public backlash over Government’s efforts to whitewash Uganda’s image at the international scene, amidst human rights violations ahead…

The Parliamentary Commissioner, Hon. Esther Afoyochan has on behalf of the Speaker, Anita Among received bi-annual reports of the Inspectorate of Government (IG). The reports cover the period, January-June 2022, July-December 2022 and January-June 2023. This is in fulfillment of Article 231 (1) of the Constitution which mandates the IGG…

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has commended His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro for being a role model to the youth and the people of his kingdom. Speaking at the 28th coronation anniversary of King Oyo held at the Karuzika Hill, Fort Portal City,…

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has told investors in the United Kingdom that investing in Uganda is a sure deal to the success of their projects because of the prevailing excellent investment environment. He said the investors are guaranteed of security and a huge return on investment, citing non-tax and…

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has advised leaders in developing nations to invest in young people through quality education and decent work.  Speaking at the 2023 Commonwealth Business Forum in London, United Kingdom Tayebwa said the reference to the youth as “leaders of tomorrow” is self-defeating and unsustainable in a…

District leaders from Lango and Masindi have urged government to revamp its compensation strategy, citing lack of supervision by the local government as a critical barrier. This was in reference to money given to cooperative societies as compensation for property lost in the civil wars.  The leaders assert that it…

This is an update from the Parliament of Uganda marking the 19th Sitting of the 1st Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 11th Parliament. This Sitting was chaired by the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. In his communication, the Speaker welcomed members to today’s sitting. The House then moved on to consider…

Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) were left shocked when it was discovered that 20 teachers in Mpigi District illegally access the payroll and having been drawing salaries for the past seven years.  This led to a financial loss of Shs106 million. The committee chaired by…

This is an update from the Parliament of Uganda marking the 18th Sitting of the 1st Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 11th Parliament. This Sitting was chaired by the  Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. In his communication, the Speaker welcomed members to today’s sitting. The House then moved on to…