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KNOW YOUR MP: Profiling Frank K Tumwebaze Kibale East County in Kamwenge district

He is dubbed as one the most brilliant politicians to have ever come from Kamwenge

In our new series titled ‘KNOW YOUR MP’ we will be profiling one Member of Parliament everyday on our website. Stay glued here to read more about your representative in the 10^th Parliament. Today we kick off with Kibale East County in Kamwenge district MP Hon. Frank K Tumwebaze. Read on…

Hon Frank Tumwebaze

Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze is a Ugandan educator and politician. He is the current Cabinet Minister of Information Technology and Communications in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016.

He previously served as Minister for the Presidency and Minister for the Kampala Capital City Authority between 2012 and 2016. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Kibale County in Kamwenge District, on the National Resistance Movement political party ticket.

Background and education

He was born in Kamwenge District on 1^st December 1975 to Matayo Kagyigyi and Beatrice Kagyigyi. He is the fifth-born in a family of seven children. He did his O Levels at Kazo S.S after joining Nombe SS in Rubindi in Kashaari in 1990 for one year and later joining Jinja College, and Old Kampala S.S for A levels in 1994.

He received a Bachelor of Science in education specialising in Math and Physics in 1999, from the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). He also holds a Masters in International and Diplomatic Studies, obtained in 2005 from Makerere University, the oldest university in Uganda.

Career

Beginning in 2000 until 2001, he served as a customs officer with the Uganda Revenue Authority. In 2001, he was appointed deputy resident district commissioner and was posted to Iganga District, serving in that capacity until 2003. He was then brought into State House, where he served as a special presidential assistant for research and information from 2003 until 2005. In 2006, he entered elective politics by contesting the parliamentary constituency of Kibale County in Kamwenge District. He was elected on the National Resistance Movement political party ticket. In 2011, he was re-elected. In a cabinet reshuffle on 15 August 2012, he was appointed as minister for the presidency. He replaced Kabakumba Masiko, who resigned from government on 14^thDecember 2011 following allegations of “abuse of office”, “theft by taking”, “causing monetary loss to the government” and “conspiracy to defraud government”. In June 2016, he was named as cabinet minister of ICT.

Samara Ainomugisha, a daughter to Minister Frank Tumwebaze and wife Florence Tumwebaze, welcomes President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

Past leadership

Frank Tumwebaze was a head prefect in schools and was also a guild speaker at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Personal details

Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze is a married to Florence and the couple have five children. He is of the Anglican faith.

Parliamentary duties

He has the following additional parliamentary responsibilities:

Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Member of the Committee on Rules, Discipline and Privileges.

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October 26, 2017
Iganga Woman MP Kaudha dies while giving birth

Iganga Woman MP Hon. Kaudha Hailat has passed on while giving birth. She died during child birth last night in Kampala.

The MP is said to have been rushed to Case Clinic in Kampala after developing complications before being transferred to Mulago Referral Hospital (Kawempe Extension) where she was pronounced dead.

RIP: Hon. Kaudha

She was 27, and this was her second child, the first one having been delivered on election day 18^th February, last year.

It’s reported the lawmaker didn’t find any gynecologist on duty at Case Clinic.

Meanwhile the burial programme for departed Iganga Woman NRM MP Grace Kaudha Hailat, 27, has changed.

It had earlier reported that the deceased would be laid to rest today Saturday July 8^th 2017.

However, following a meeting of NRM leaders in Iganga, it was decided that the burial takes place on Sunday.

This would allow President Museveni to grace the function.

“The funeral ceremony will be held at 4:00pm at Iganga Municipal Council Primary School and thereafter burial will take place at Magogo village,” said Walubi.

The deceased replaced Olivia Kabaale Kwagala. Parliament may be forced to hold a special session this weekend to mourn their fallen legislator.

She is the third MP in the 10^th Parliament to die after Moroto Woman MP Anne Logiel and Toroma County MP Cyrus Amodoi. May the souls of the deceased Rest in Eternal Peace.

July 8, 2017
Frank Tumwebaze tells Parliament on Uganda’s Plans for Outer Space

The Minister for ICT and National Guidance Hon Frank K Tumwebaze yesterday made a statement to Parliament on Uganda’s readiness to tap into the potential of space Science in the short, medium and long term. Parliament adopted the statement. Here it’s is;

STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT IN RESPONSE TO A QUESTION RAISED BY HON. CUTHBERT ABIGABA, MP KIBALE COUNTY DURING PRIME MINISTER’S QUESTION TIME ON UGANDA’S PLANS FOR OUTER SPACE

BY

HON. FRANK K. TUMWEBAZE

MINISTER OF ICT AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE

June 04, 2017

QUESTION:

Rt. Hon. Speaker, during the Prime Minister’s question time on 1st February 2017, Hon. Cuthbert Abigaba wanted to know what plans the Government had in place to tap into the vast opportunity provided by the Upper air space and whether there is any policy on this matter and the implementing Agency.

Subsequently the question was forwarded to my Ministry for appropriate response.

RESPONSE:

The Outer Space is where satellites (including the moon) are located and operations in the Outer Space is for the benefit of mankind and not specific to any state. The Ministries of Defence, ICT, Air Transport, etc. have got interests and do benefit from the Projects in the Outer Space. Space science is therefore broad and involves Satellite Communication, weather forecasting and defense systems among others. The component relevant to the Ministry of ICT’s mandate, is satellite communication.

There is no firm boundary where Outer Space begins. However, the Kármán line, at an altitude of 100 km above sea level, is conventionally used as the start of Outer Space for the purpose of space treaties and aerospace records keeping. The framework for international space law was established by the Outer Space Treaty, which was passed by the United Nations in 1967. This treaty precludes any claims of national sovereignty and permits all states to explore Outer Space freely for peaceful purposes. In 1979, the Moon Treaty made the surfaces of objects such as planets, as well as the orbital space around these bodies, the jurisdiction of the international community. Additional resolutions regarding the peaceful uses of Outer Space have been drafted by the United Nations, but these have not precluded the deployment of weapons into Outer Space, including the live testing of anti-satellite weapons.

In December, 2014, the African Union organized a Validation Workshop on the African Outer Space Policy and Strategy in Brazzaville-Congo. At continental level, therefore, there are efforts to discuss and evolve relevant policies on the usage of space science. This continental forum is likely to help the AU members understand more on the development of the Policy and Strategy regarding the Outer Space usage.

Satellite Communication (Geostationary Orbital slots):

In the management of outer space specific mention should be made of the geostationary orbital slots. The geostationary orbit (approx. 36,000 KMs above sea level) is a geosynchronous orbit which is in the same plane as the equator. This is the orbit where communications satellites are located and makes them perfect repeaters of radio signals because they appear stationary relative to the earth. Each Member of the United Nations (Uganda inclusive) is allocated one orbital slot which it can use or in partnership with other institutions. The governance of these orbital slots is carried out by the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO). Uganda has been an active member of ITSO and I am glad to report to Parliament that last year, Ugandan fielded a candidate, campaigned and won for the position of Director General of ITSO.

As mentioned above, Uganda being an active member of ITU and ITSO benefits from outer space through satellite broadcasting, telecommunications services (telecom operators and other ISPs use satellite as a primary and alternative route for both backup and emergencies for data and voice communications), metrological services and geo mapping (location of mineral deposits and water basins) among others.

Government of Uganda through Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) manages and regulates the usage of airspace in as far as Communication services are concerned. This is done though the management of the National table of frequency allocations derived from the International Table of Frequency Allocations under the framework of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) where Uganda is an active member on the Council of Administration. Furthermore, Uganda is allocated orbital slots (with code number UGA 05100) under the ITU Orbital Slots Allocation table for the development of space communication infrastructure e.g. Development and launch of satellites.

UGANDA’S POLICY AND STRATEGY ON SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

As a country, we would wish in future to develop and launch communication satellites because it is the most safer and reliable means of communication, though expensive. Currently, we are depending on optic fibre and other outsourced external satellite service providers for connection to other Countries. Optic fibre communication is affordable but prone to Natural and man-made disasters which satellite communication supersedes. The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance is currently developing a digital vision for Uganda as an overall ICT policy framework and it will set digital milestones for each sector of Government. Country aspirations on Satellite development and deployment will be part of this ICT digital framework and its implementation will depend on the Country’s resource envelop.

Thank you Rt. Hon. Speaker and Members for listening to me

Frank K. Tumwebaze,MP

Minister of ICT & National Guidance

July 5, 2017
Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources tours NWSC Projects in Kampala

The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources today inspected NWSC Projects in Kampala as part of its oversight and accountability role.

The MPs were conducted around the NWSC Projects at Ggaba Water Works and Bugolobi-Nakivubo Sewerage Treatment Plant by Deputy Managing Director Technical services Engineer Johnson Amayo.

The MPs wanted to familiarise themselves with NWSC projects and appraise themselves of progress and challenges in the projects.

The MPs were impressed with the pace, extent, social footprint and magnitude of the works undertaken by NWSC to increase water supply from 180 million litres per day to 240 million litres per day after the snag resolution period.

The MPs were particularly impressed by the progress at the 45 million litre per day capacity sewerage treatment plant under construction in Bugolobi. Eng. Johnson Amayo informed the MPs that the project is the largest of its kind in East and Central Africa. It will serve 850,000 people, treat 45 million litres of waste water per day, generate 630kw of electricity, treat water from the heavily polluted Nakivubo Channel and deploy nuisance free technology to reduce and eliminate smell.

Addressing the parliamentarians at the wrap up and exit meeting, the MD Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha underscored the commitment of NWSC to deliver water for all. The MD detailed ongoing and planned projects to ensure reliable water supply for greater Kampala up to 2040. He highlighted the increased capacity of NWSC to meet its mandate demonstrated through a clear strategic direction, growth in productive assets, increased billing, rapid geographical expansion, increased rate of expansion of Water mains and distribution networks and enhanced customer care. He said this will propel NWSC to 100% coverage in all her operational areas.

The parliamentarians sought to understand the challenges faced by the corporation in providing water to Ugandans.

The MPs undertook to support NWSC to secure project funding for further service delivery. They also pledged to work with the budget committee to secure budgetary allocation for the new NWSC SCAP100 programme (Service Coverage Acceleration programme).

Wrapping up on behalf of the MPs Dr Kefa Kiwanuka praised NWSC for being efficient and responsive. He said NWSC was without doubt one the best performing Government Parastatal. He said NWSC has set the bar very high and had a reputation to protect. He therefore challenged NWSC to keep being efficient and responsive.

MPS who inspected the projects included: Honourable Members Dr Kefa Kiwanuka, Reagan Okumu, David Mutebi, Norah Bigirwa, Patrick Nsamba, Simon Oyet, Anne Maria Nankabirwa, Herbert Edmund Adriko and Frederik Angura.

Other MPs included Geoffrey Dhamuzungu, Aja Baryayanga, Mudimi Womakuyu, Robert Nandeshe and Oliver Katwesigye.

May 12, 2017
Trade and Tourism Parliamentary committee tours Rwenzori Region

The Parliamentary Committee on Trade and Tourism has toured Rwenzori to assess the current trade and tourism trade in the region. The committee visited Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mweya Safari Lodge during the trip. The purpose of the trip was to find out the impact and assurance of the tourism industry in Rwenzori region.

Kampala Woman MP Nabilah Nagayi Sempala during the trip

Kampala Woman MP Hon. Nabilah Naggayi Sempala who is among the committee members said the recent violence affected trade in the area and that their visit was timely.

‪‎”Committee trip to ‪‎Queen Elizabeth National Park and ‪‎Mweya Safari Lodge. Trade and Tourism committee of Parliament on the impact and assurance of the Tourism industry in Rwenzori region,” Nagayi posted.

April 28, 2016
Nabilah Naggayi Sempala highlights some of her achievements
Kampal woman MP Nabilah Naggayi Sempala has highlighted some of her achievements as the MP for the district. She posted some of them on her Facebook page today.

Here is what she posted; Youth in Action programs have really been a cornerstone of my work during this term of office as MP of Kampala. Right from skills training, sports, student leadership and Youth in trades like Welding, carpentry plus production. The work I’ve done has resulted into the following organizations;

Nabilah in one of her many projects
1. FDC Students Union (Political)
2. Mental and Reproductive Health Uganda (MHRU) (Health, behavior Change)
3. Working Youth Uganda (Production, environment i.e. converting waste into charcoal among other projects
“I’m delighted to have engaged in this wonderful project area to see first-hand the impact which is being made in the Youth community of Kampala. My office has been supporting a number of brilliant youth projects since it began and I’m encouraged that this work is changing young people’s lives for the better and having a wider impact on the local community.” [adrotate banner=”3″]

Mental and Reproductive Health Uganda is a pilot project now registered as CBO based at Dewinton Road, contact: Moses Okwera( tel; 0782941747) delivered one day a week as arranged. Our Team Leaders Gerald Mujuni, Nakidde Florence, Mayemba Herbert, Akello Rebecca, Akello Immaculate and Muhindo William, Kyaligonza David and Deo Lukyamuzi make home visits and teach life saving education areas working with the individual with the aim of creating behaviour change and referrals.

Through regular sessions conducted in their parishes, we help to identify barriers and ways to break them down enabling addicts of substance ubuse to move forward with their lives. Teenage pregnancy, sex-education and counseling are also an integral part of our outreach services.
October 21, 2015