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Tayebwa added that it’s now time to know where the relationship between Uganda and the West stands. He also said that Parliament acted in the interest of Ugandans.
God will therefore reward them for standing firm and steering the nation despite the intimidation and threats.
The Ruhinda North County Mp added that they are now going to learn two things. Whether the relationship is hinged on mutual respect for one another or the big brother kind of bullying.
It will also tell whether LGBTQ is more important than Ugandan children who are molested.
“Congratulations 11th Parliament for listening to the cries of our people by passing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. To you, Rt Hon @AnitahAmong, God will reward you for standing firm and steering the house despite the intimidation and threats.”
Parliament yesterday passed the Anti-Homosexuality bill. This bill is only awaiting signing by President Museveni to become a law. According to the bill’s contents, same-sex relationships in Uganda were criminalized.
Friends, family and members of the community have a duty to report gay people to the authorities. Being found guilty of ‘gay-ism’ earns one 10 years behind bars.
Aggravated homosexuality leads to more extreme punishment. The bill was supported by 73% of all legislators.
Western donor funds and countries have already started threatening to cease relationships with the East African country. The ball now lies in President Museveni’s hands on how he’s going to handle this delicate matter.
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![[dropcap]A[/dropcap] section of women in Bugongo parish and Nawangaiza parish in Nawandala Sub County, Iganga District have decried the near-impossible terms set for them to access GROW funds. They have now petitioned their woman member of parliament for Iganga Hon. Kauma Sauda Alibaawo to ask the government for revised terms and conditions. This is to enable them to benefit from the program. The disgruntled women accuse the implementers of the program of charging the money. They are also asking for their land titles and land agreements. They said that such properties are governed by their husbands. These, therefore want the government through their woman MP to intervene and revise the requirements for one to benefit. The women were on Wednesday at Namabwere primary school in Nawandala Sub County. They had gathered in their respective groups to receive over 300 chickens from Hon Alibaawo in her campaign to improve the livelihood of women in Iganga district. Each group was given 50 chicken as start-up capital in their journey to prosperity. Read what some leaders said; Ms Naigambi Lydia from Nawandala Trading Centre says, “They solicited money from us through opening bank accounts and depositing Shs80,000. They also asked for land titles and land agreements from us yet we don’t have such things. I was informed that I needed to have a business with a capital of Shs4m yet my capital was very small.” The chairperson Kisoboka Saving Group in Nawandala Ms. Nakagolo Faith said they were not able to join the program. This is given the many conditions attached. She also asked their woman MP to raise their concerns to the relevant offices. The MP condemned the mode of implementation of the program. She cited that it has turned to benefit the well-off class of women other than the intended group. She further asked the government to intervene saying the current strings attached to the programme are very tight to accommodate a common woman. GROW project is a Government of Uganda initiative that arose out of the need to respond to the needs of women entrepreneurs. This is especially those who want to grow their businesses, sustain their self-employment and create more jobs. Check Also; Iganga District NRM Leaders Urge Museveni To Fulfill Election Promises Of 2021 International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress Towards Equality](https://newslexpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Iganga-women-decry-tough-terms-to-access-GROW-funds-e1731738339732.jpg)