This was revealed by Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija while presenting the National budget of 40.48 trillion shillings for financial year 2019/2020 at the Serena Conference centre.
Chris Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Parliament confirmed the issuance of the letters by the speaker, but declined to comment on the details of the letter.
Atkins Katusabe, the Bukonjo County West MP describes the absenteeism of ministers that has marred the first session of the tenth parliament as a tragedy and national scandal.
Ever since her fallout with Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, Kadaga is yet to chair a plenary session with majority of the ministers attending. Worth noting is that the Prime Minister himself has not attended plenary chaired by Kadaga ever since the Public Order Management Bill (POMB) was passed with Jacob Oulanyah in the Speaker\'s chair.
Richard Todwong, Minister without Portfolio, says that while the chief whip is within her mandate to remind MPs of their duties, MPs are mature people and forcing them to sessions might worsen the situation.
