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The Ugandan Parliament was involved in a heated plenary session last evening over the government’s plans to incorporate the Uganda Coffee Development Authority into the Ministry of Agriculture.
Several MPs especially from the opposition vehemently opposed this move. They reasoned that this move would stifle the Coffee market. They argued that the government is trying to monopolize the Coffee trade and leave the farmers doomed.
The State Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Bright Rwamirama said that the intention of the Bill is not to abolish the functions of UCDA. It is rather to have the functions executed in the Department of Coffee Development extensions at the Ministry of Agriculture.
Where the problem came from;
The Speaker ordered for a vote between those in favor of the motion and those against it. The microphones were unfortunately/fortunately not muted.
The Speaker was consequently heard telling the Clark of Parliament to; “Make sure those Baganda don’t get numbers!” This has now seen her get dragged over these remarks that seem to be antagonizing towards society.
Several social media users have called this behavior unacceptable. However, MP Kabanda came to the defense of her boss.
Reacting to a message posted by one of the NUP social media handlers, Kabanda said that the Speaker said the Speaker’s message was altered technologically.
“Stop your evil mind. The speaker didn’t say that. Play the recording unedited. She said, “make sure that those Baganda don’t tribalise this.” Meanwhile, this motion was indefinitely adjourned by Parliament until further notice.
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