MPs debate gross human rights violations now “at the roof”
A report by Amnesty International on 2021 human rights status in Uganda found that security forces used “intimidatory tactics” to suppress political opposition
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All UPC EALA candidates vetted were technically competent, caucus to choose
UPC promises the candidates that the primary elections will be democratic, free, and fair. “And only one victorious candidate shall be submitted to the floor of Parliament for election as EALA MP,” the head of media said.
Speaker Among directs government on teachers’ salary rise
In her communication during the plenary sitting on July 5, 2022, Among asked the Prime Minister, Robina Nabanjja to make a statement on the government’s intervention to harmonize the salaries of teachers.
“I have categorically not received shs40m” – Kole North MP Acuti
We hereby “DEMAND” that you provide our client with a written apology for the false and misleading publication on the front page as a headline within two (2) working day, according to the MP’s Lawyers.
UPC mourns Jacob L’okori Oulanyah
The Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah was an agricultural economist, lawyer, and politician. In 2001, he entered politics by winning the no-party system, commonly known as the Movement Political System.
Recalling LAW Coalition’s demands and Deputy Speaker Tayebwa’s “go to hell” apology
Tayebwa, before he was elected the Deputy Speaker of Parliament on Friday had told the LAW Coalition 2022 or the MPs from Northern Uganda to “go to hell” with their demands especially on having Oulanyah’s successor come from their region.
Who’s Okot Bitek? The FDC MP who stood for Deputy Speakership
Bitek was born to Mr. Angiro John a retired headteacher and Imat Keller Angiro of the Okarowok clan. [Clan of the deceased former speaker].
Govt Chief Whip Thomas Tayebwa told to apologise for insulting remarks on Northern MPs
Government Chief Whip, Hon Thomas Tayebwa resorted to making media remarks in which he stated that, “If your argument is that someone should be voted because he is from Northern Uganda, go to hell.”
RIP Jacob Oulanyah
Jacob Oulanyah was the speaker of the 11th Parliament for months.
Exclusive: George Odongo on regional peace, trade; vaccine equity, EALA and Lango
EALA was inaugurated on December 17; the date when the 4th assembly session started in Arusha, Tanzania.
Parliament mourns Mutebile: Akena says Obote admired former Governor
Mutebile was treated by the late President Apollo Milton Obote as a family member, according to Jimmy Akena.
Parliament suspends sitting over bomb explosions
Kampala – 16, November 2021: The Parliament of Uganda has advised its staff and Legislators…