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Speaker tasks Justice Minister to handle Constitution Amendment Bill

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has referred to the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao, a motion seeking leave of Parliament to introduce a private member’s constitution amendment Bill. Sarah Opendi, Tororo District MP was seeking to introduce the Bill intended to among others raise …

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MPs urge gov’t to prioritize youth interests

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Northern Uganda Youth Representative, Boniface Okot has in a motion supported by Members of Parliament urged government to calibrate all its interventions to uplift the life of youths in the country. Ahead of the National Youth Day celebrations in Gulu on Friday, 12 August 2022, …

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Speaker donates solar equipment to Arua Hospital

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has donated solar equipment to Arua Regional Referral Hospital in a bid to support the hospital deal with the rampant electricity shortages in the region. The Speaker, who was disheartened to learn that mothers have been dying at the hospital …

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Bukoto South MP Kagabo arrested over bribery allegations

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government-IG is holding the Bukoto South Member of Parliament, Twaha Kagabo on bribery allegations. The legislator was picked up shortly after he tried to return the Shillings 40million he reportedly recieved from the residence of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among under unclear …

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Mpuuga directs MP Kagabo to return controversial UGX40M to speaker

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has directed the Bukoto South MP, Twaha Kagabo to return the Shillings 40 million that he allegedly received from the Speaker of Parliament’s residence under unclear circumstances. It came after Kagabo walked into his office seeking to return the money …

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Speaker Among tips youth to seek for opportunities

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on youths not to sit back, but take interest in the existing opportunities. Among said that there are so many opportunities in the country, like the Parish Development Model and asked them to work hard if they are …

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Parliament wants Beti Kamya, Kasaija investigated

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has recommended the investigation of the former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Beti Kamya and Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija for their role in the shs10.6 billion land compensation. The House chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Thursday, 04 August 2022 adopted …

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Parliament questions finance minister on budget cuts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has tasked the Minister of Finance to explain the budget cuts to different government entities that were effected in the first quarter release for the current financial year. During the plenary on Wednesday, a matter of national importance was raised by James Kaberuka, the Kinkizi …

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Speaker rejects re-designation of Mapenduzi as PAC chairperson

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has declined the re-designation of Martin Ojara Mapenduzi by the Opposition, as chairperson of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee-PAC Local Government. On Tuesday, Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament reshuffled some members of the Shadow Cabinet including the …

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