Opposition Female MPs Ask for Accountability over Police Brutality 

In an emotional testimony presented before the Parliamentary Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning incidents of police brutality they endured in April 2023. These brave lawmakers have come forward with distressing allegations of physical abuse at the hands of police officers. As a response to their […]

Entebbe Airport Expansion to Displace Kigungu Residents

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) plans to displace residents of the neighbouring Kigungu Cell in Entebbe Municipality for further development and expansion of Entebbe International Airport. The plan was disclosed by UCAA officials during an onsite visit and meeting with members of the Parliamentary Committee on Works and Infrastructure on Thursday. UCAA Director General […]

Tayebwa Suspends Five NUP MPs from Parliament

Five National Unity Platform (NUP) Members of Parliament have been suspended from plenary sessions for three days. The suspension has been served by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.   The MPs include Francis Zaake of Mityana Municipality, Mukono Municipality’s Betty Nambooze Bakireke, Joyce Bagala of Mityana district, Derrick Nyeko representing Makindye East and […]

You Don’t Need my Permission to Enter or Leave Parliament-Tayebwa to Opposition Protesting MPs

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa reminded Members of Parliament of their right to free entry and exit of the House adding that they don’t need the permission of the presiding officer to enter or leave, if they feel uncomfortable conducting business in the house.   Tayebwa was reacting to walkout protests by opposition MPs, […]

President Museveni Threatens to Cancel all Loans for Money Lenders over Abnormal Interests

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is worried by the increasing numbers of Ugandans committing suicide as a result of troublesome money lenders. Also due to the biting money lenders, many Ugandans are on a daily basis losing their property to the money lenders. Therefore, the President has directed the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development […]

New strict narcotics law will fix gaps in the use of illicit drugs, protect children, says Tayebwa

KAMPALA |KYAGGWE TV| Parliament on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, considered and passed The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 2023. The bill, if signed by the President, will address the misuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances by imposing punitive measures on drug abusers and dealers, according to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa. Tayebwa […]

Leaders Seek Security to Track YLP, UWEP Defaulting Groups

Mukono Municipal Council authorities have resorted to security to recover the funds disbursed under the Youth Livelihood Project (YLP) and Uganda Women Empowerment Programme (UWEP). The Municipal Council received over sh1.3bn, which was distributed to different beneficiary groups as part of these projects. However, the Auditor General’s Report for the Financial Year ending June 30, […]

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