The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has told Members of Parliament (MPs) to stand firm against challenges of the world. He was speaking at Christmas Carols and Holy Communion Service, organised by the Parliamentary Anglican Chaplaincy last evening at Parliament. He said that Members of Parliament need to stand firm against those threatening […]
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MPs on the Gender, Labour and Social Development Committee of Parliament have asked the Government to consider lowering the eligibility of the Senior Citizens Grant under the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) to 75 years from 80. This, according to the legislators, would increase the program coverage, with more beneficiaries brought on board. They also argued that a […]
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Government Chief Whip Hon Thomas Tayebwa has NRM Caucus is yet to receive proposed constitution amendment to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to be ones electing the president. Commenting on the story Published by The New Vision, Hon. Tayebwa said however the proposed system is one of the known political systems practiced by successful democracies. […]
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The Electoral Commission has concluded the first day of the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021. The exercise, which is being conducted at nomination centers in all the 146 districts and cities across the country, has so far attracted a high number of aspirants who include party-sponsored candidates and independents. In Kampala Capital City, […]
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