Former Vice President, Edward Ssekandi, has commended Speaker Anita Among for uniting MPs. The former Vice President said Among has managed business in the house ever since they elected her Speaker. He said this while he was meeting her in her office on Monday afternoon. “I am pleased with how you have managed to unite MPs to deliver on their ...
Read More »Cars Of The Speakers Are Not That Expensive – Parliament’s Chris Obore
Parliament Communications Officer, Chris Obore has told the public that the cars of the speakers they are talking about are not expensive at all. The cars apparently cost Shs2.4billion. The public argues that in the line of the current economic situation in the country, this cars are not necessary. Many say such an expense does not give regard to the ...
Read More »“What Dr. Besigye Is Doing Is Absolutely Right,” Hon. Mathias Mpuuga
Leader of opposition in parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has said Dr. Kizza Besigye is absolutely right in what he is doing. Besigye has been striking over the high commodity prices in the country. However, he has been jailed for the same cause on several occasions. According to Mpuuga, he is better than people watching the situation without lifting a finger ...
Read More »MPs Disagree On 1Million Fund Towards Jacob Oulanyah Trust Fund
A section of MPs have disagreed on the 1 million shillings contributions towards Jacob Oulanyah Trust fund. This money was agreed upon two months ago as MPs were paying tribute to the fallen speaker. This money was intended to help educate the children that were depending on Oulanyah. Apparently, he had about 100 beneficiaries. Chief justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo championed the ...
Read More »Parliament Proposes Total Ban On Sports Betting During Day
The parliamentary committee on Finance has suggested that government considers banning sports betting during the day. This will apparently be a measure of encouraging creativity and productivity among the population. Mr Enos Asiimwe (Kabula County MP) yesterday suggested that they permit the activity only after working hours. He made the suggestion while interfacing with the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board ...
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