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MP Sarah Opendi Blasts Hooded Security Personnel For Kidnaps

Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi has called out security personnel for carrying out kidnaps while hooded. The controversial MP expressed her disappointment with the security apparatus during plenary on Wednesday afternoon. During the session chaired by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, Opendi decried the number of security personnel who are unidentifiable on the

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MPs Blame KCCA for Kiteezi Landfill Disaster, Cite Negligence

Members of Parliament have faulted Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for the death of 22 individuals in the Kiteezi landfill disaster. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses and other property. With the authority undermined by the public, it was no different during Tuesday’s Plenary. During the

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Ssemujju Says Cabinet Ministers Are Powerless

Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has lashed out at Ministers for not offering solutions to the country’s issues. The outspoken MP expressed his disappointment during the Plenary on Tuesday afternoon as Parliament discussed the Kiteezi tragedy. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses and other property.

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Parliament Approves UGX 64 Billion for Masaka-Mutukula Road Insurance

The Parliament of Uganda has authorized the Government’s request for the payment of an extra UGX 64,779,400,239 for the construction of the Masaka-Mutukula road. The UGX 64 billion will serve as insurance fees for the loan facility acquired by the contractor. A few months ago, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja launched the construction of the major

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Burora: Museveni Must Choose Between Corruption and Progress

Former Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora has asked President Museveni to clearly make his stand on corruption. The embattled politician made the call while addressing the media following his month-long stay at Luzira Prison. Burora had been remanded on a charge of hate speech and spreading malicious information against the Speaker of

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Parliament to Thank President Museveni for SONA

Parliament of Uganda is expected to thank President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this afternoon for his clear and precise State of the Nation speech. This is according to the order paper ahead of the Plenary on Thursday afternoon. According to Parliament, the President clearly outlined government policy during his address. On 6th June 2024, the President,

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104 Youths Arrested in March to Parliament Protests: Police Under Scrutiny

Uganda Police says a total of 104 youths have been arrested in relation to the March to Parliament demonstrations since they broke out on Tuesday morning. The youths were marching in protest of the reported rampant corruption in the House. Since the protests started, police have been under fire over the force they used to

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Police Arrest Over 60 Including Journalists in March To Parliament

Police in Kampala arrested 65 youths who were marching to Parliament to demonstrate against the high levels of corruption in the country. Among the arrested were senior photojournalist Hamala Baron Edgar, medical doctor Thomas Kanzira, and media personalities Faiza Salima and Bernard Ewalu. These four activists were apprehended from the Oasis Mall parking lot before

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Parliament To Resume Plenary Amid Youth Led Anti Corruption March

Parliament of Uganda will hold plenary this afternoon after a month-long recess. Today’s plenary coincides with the planned March to Parliament. The March to Parliament, organized by youths, is a protest against the exorbitant levels of corruption in government. Particularly, the youths are demanding accountability from Parliament, where up to five MPs are in prison

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Resignation of Speaker Among Tops Youth Demands in March to Parliament

As the country prepares for the planned March to Parliament against corruption, the youths organizing have listed seven demands. Top of the demands is the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among. Over the last couple of years, there have been reports of gross misuse of funds by Parliament. The youth believe that Speaker

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