Man Spends 28 Years in Luzira Prison Without Trial; Parliament Reveals

A man identified as Alfred Byamukama has spent 28 years at Luzira prison without appearing before courts for trial. Parliament’s Human Rights Committee has said his long stay on remand has exposed the persistent pre-trial detention crisis blamed for congestion in Uganda’s prisons. The parliament committee also found that more than a half of the population of […]

Museveni Hails Christian Values at Uganda Martyrs’ Canonization Anniversary in Vatican

By Deputy Speaker Press Team VATICAN CITY, ROME – Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the impact of Christianity on his country, marking the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs. In a speech delivered on his behalf on Saturday October 20, 2024 by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, President […]

Tayebwa Recommends Hefty Fines for Telecom Companies Issuing Unregistered SIMcards 

  The Deputy Speaker Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has asked Government to impose hefty fines on Telecom Companies in Uganda that are selling unregistered simcards.  Tayebwa has faulted such companies for harboring fraudsters, that end up defrauding and committing crimes with their unregistered simcards. He cited a recent scenario where a one Eng. Byarugaba has sent […]

Prof. Ogenga Latigo: Among, Tayebwa don’t deserve Speakership

The first Leader of the Opposition under the restored multi-party system in Uganda, Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo has lashed the current leadership at Parliament. Latigo, the former Agago MP told Uganda Radio Network that Annet Anita Among and her Deputy, Thomas Tayebwa do not deserve to serve in the positions they are currently holding. Ogenga […]

Tayebwa Commends Italy on Significant Contribution Towards Uganda’s Socio-economic Transformation

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has praised Italy’s significant contribution to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, describing it as a “shining example” of international cooperation. Speaking at the 78th Italian National Day at the Ambassador’s residence in Kampala, Tayebwa who was the Guest of Honor, acknowledged Italy’s support in various sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and […]

Build Big Churches but Bigger Schools – Tayebwa to Religious Leaders 

“Build big churches, but build bigger schools-when you build bigger schools, they will produce products that will build much bigger churches,” Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has encouraged the Anglican church.  Tayebwa made the call while officiating at the ground breaking ceremony of Sts Andrew and Philip’s Cathedral in Mukono Municipality on Sunday, February 25, 2024. […]

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