By Andrew Karamagi The Speaker will have a hard time convincing Ugandans when she next cries wolf Although the suspicious death of Butaleja District Woman MP Cerinah Nebanda set off a chain of events that led to the petition to recall Parliament, the legislator’s demise was not the gist of …
Read More »MPs blame Kadaga for debate chaos
Parliament, Uganda | Joan Akello| Some Members of parliament (MPs) have criticized the speaker Rebecca Kadaga for failing to control the house after members turned rowdy on the 27th of November. They also fault her over suspending parliamentary sessions. The MPs said that there was no reason for the suspension …
Read More »Kadaga recognized as Uganda’s pioneer female speaker
By Joan Akello Rebecca Kadaga has been honoured as the first Female speaker in Uganda among eight women all over Africa. They each won the prestigious African Influential Amazon Award 2012. In addition, she was recognized for her role in inspiring and mentoring young female leaders. The Award conferred on …
Read More »Kadaga’s call
By Rukiya Makuma Marriage and Divorce Bill advocates are counting on the Speaker’s goodwill On Aug. 26 during Forum for Women in Development’s Annual General meeting at their head office in Kampala, women activists echoed the need to re-introduce the 2009 Marriage and Divorce Bill in Parliament. The objective of …
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