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 […]
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 […]
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has confirmed to Ugandans who chriticised him when he said they he is not on social media and therefore he does not know what takes place there. Tayebwa says he has got social media handlers who only pick a few things from there for him to read , […]
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 […]
A helicopter carrying the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has been involved in a crash in Western Uganda. It is alleged that the chopper crashed on Saturday evening. Whereas details about the incident are still scanty, the Deputy Speaker has confirmed that he is in good condition. “Dear all, my colleagues and we […]
Despite the allegations of corruption & abuse of office that have dominated the public, against her reign as Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among has revealed that she has one term left to serve as Speaker of Parliament. Among says she will later handover power, because there is no reason for clinging onto power. She […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among in company of the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and a section of Members of Parliament have today delivered sh50m for the support of the Kabaka’s Birthday Run. Received by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, the Speaker Among delivered the money at Bulange Mengo. Among says that as […]
“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. […]