Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister Ruth Nankabirwa and her colleagues at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development are aware of the tasks they have taken on, at least gauging from what has been in public discussion. The immediate former Government Chief Whip, says there are issues at the …
Read More »Nankabirwa petitions NRM to discipline Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa has petitioned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to discipline former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga for going against the party. Kadaga and Nankabirwa were embroiled in a bitter conflict that climaxed with Nankabirwa openly campaigning against Kadaga in two elections including …
Read More »Statehouse facilities being misused to de-campaign me – Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The telephone installation of State House is being misused to meddle into the race for Speakership of the 11th parliament, the incumbent speaker of the 10th parliament has noted. Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has named two government officials who she accuses of misusing the Statehouse switchboard …
Read More »NRM to reach consensus on speakership race-Nankabirwa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party will reach a consensus on the candidate for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker race. According to the Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa, although all MPs in the party are free to express their interest and contest for the Speakership …
Read More »Gov’t suggests UGX 200m fine for persons catching under size fish
Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill tabled before parliament seeks to consolidate and reform the law relating to the management of fisheries products and aquaculture Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons who catch undersize fish face a jail sentence of seven years or a fine of 200 million Shillings as one of the …
Read More »Oulanyah adjourns house on return to mourn with Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah declined to proceed with today’s Parliament sitting, even though this was the first time in over a year that he was chairing the house. He said he could not continue with Parliamentary business when his superior is mourning. Through his official …
Read More »State agencies intimidated NRM supporters to vote against me – Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has said accused state agencies of harassing and blackmailing National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters to vote against her in the just-concluded Central Executive Committee elections. Kadaga beat State Minister for Lands Persis Namuganza to retain her position as the …
Read More »Parliament tasks gov’t to address landlord, traders row
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has directed the government chief whip Ruth Nankabirwa to ensure that the landlords and traders are at ease regarding payment of rent. The directive followed a matter of national importance raised by Kampala Central MP Muhammed Nsereko who …
Read More »MPs task gov’t on opening remaining sectors of economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament want some sectors of the economy still under lock down to re-open. They argue that the sectors are prepared to meet the standard operating procedures and adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. Ever since the economy was locked in March 2020, some …
Read More »MPs task gov’t on opening remaining sectors of economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament want some sectors of the economy still under lockdown to re-open. They argue that the sectors are prepared to meet the standard operating procedures and adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. Ever since the economy was locked in March 2020, some sectors …
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