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14:45
14:45

I Never Ran Away from Age Limit Debate -Oulanyah 2 1

In a brief interview with journalists at Parliament today, Deputy Speaker Oulanyah described statements made by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga as lies.
19:01
19:01

Oulanyah Feared Chairing Age Limit Bill Debate - Kadaga NRM 8 1

Rebecca Kadaga, the Kamuli Woman Member of Parliament has today launched her bid for a third term as Speaker of Parliament with at least 100 Members of Parliament backing her.
07:55
07:55

Lango Parliamentary Group Endorses Oulanyah for Speakership 5 1

Jimmy Akena, who is also the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President says that Oulanyah would best steer the Parliament with his principles and knowledge about the law. Akena said that he will support Oulanyah, although he highly respects Kadaga.
20:46
20:46

Minister Tables List of 177 Missing Ugandans 5 1

The Minister of Internal Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo on Thursday tabled before Parliament a list of 177 names of arrested Ugandans.
17:30
17:30

Opposition Warns on Escalating Debt, Wants More Funding in Agriculture, Tourism 6 1

In the current 2020/2021 budget, the Works and Transport docket took the lion’s share with an allocation of 5.84 trillion Shillings, followed by Security with an allocation of 4.5 trillion Shillings. Agriculture and Tourism are among the least funded sectors.
16:25
16:25

Oulanyah Sets 2021/2022 Budget Timeline 11th Parliament 4

Oulanyah told MPs that the 10th Parliament is mandated to complete the budget process before the 11th Parliament commences on May 20.
18:40
18:40

Oulanyah Adjourns House on Return to Mourn With Kadaga 3 1 Top story

Oulanyah has not chaired any parliamentary session for over a year now. The Deputy Speaker and Kadaga, who is preparing for a contest for the Speaker’s job when the position falls vacant in May this year, have been conflicting over chairing the house since the 2016 speaker’s race, in which Oulanyah had sought to unseat Kadaga.
13:26
13:26

Ministerial Team Mediating Kadaga, Oulanyah Conflict Parliament 1 1

The two leaders have had a bitter relationship since 2016 when Oulanyah sought to contest for the position of the Speaker of Parliament, currently occupied by Rebecca Kadaga. They have, on several occasions disagreed on who should chair plenary sittings and taking trips abroad.
22:11
22:11

Deputy Speaker Oulanyah Unbothered About Chairing House Parliament 2 1

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah last chaired the house on 4th February , almost five months ago
10:59
10:59

Revisiting the Hansard: How Ninth Parliament Approved New Municipalities parliament hansard 1 Top story

The motion initially proposed the creation of 12 new municipalities of Nansana, Kira, Makindye-Ssabagabo, Kisoro, Mityana, Njeru, Kitgum, Ibanda, Koboko, Mubende, Kumi, and Lugazi. The motion attracted a lot debate, with the then Shadow Local Governments Minister, Betty Nambooze accusing government of trying to create electoral areas to benefit its supporters and o burden the tax payer.
13:30
13:30

Without Attitude Change, Fight Against Corruption is Just a Show -Oulanyah Anti corruption 3 1 Top story

In a place filled with top government officials, Oulanyah said that Ugandans are all guilty of abetting corruption, and called for internal reflection from everyone in order to stem corruption out of the country. Amidst cheers from the crowd, Oulanyah said it was time to stop the pretence and stop being corrupt.
21:22
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Deputy Speaker Criticizes Romania for Protocol Breach 5 1

Oulanyah said he had a fairly bad experience when he was asked to park his vehicle and walk for more than one kilometre to the hotel. Oulanyah says efforts to persuade him to arrive at the hotel in his drive fell on deaf ears.
15:27
15:27

New Planes: Oulanyah Questions Competence Of Gov’t Officials 1 2 Top story

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah today questioned the competence of several government officials following the controversy manner in which they handled the registration process of the Uganda National Airlines Company.
16:43
16:43

Parliament Passes Uganda Wildlife Bill 4 1

Parliament has this afternoon passed the Uganda Wildlife Bill, 2017 that seeks to provide for compensation for loss of life and property occasioned by animals escaping from wildlife protected areas.
16:23
16:23

Oulanyah Declines to Halt Debate on Sexual Offences Bill patrick onyango 4

Tabled by Kumi Woman MP, Monica Amoding, the Bill seeks to consolidate all laws relating to sexual offences, combat sexual violence and provide for punishment of sexual perpetuators. The proposed legislation also seeks to provide for procedural and evidential requirements during trial of sexual offences and other related matters.
17:52
17:52

Oulanyah Demands Accountability for UGX 50 Billion Maritime Loan boat accident 2 1 Top story

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, tasked government to avail a progress report on the implementation and utilization of 50.4 billion shillings million loan provided for maritime communication on Lake Victoria.
19:17
19:17

MPs Fail to Vote on Mobile Money Tax Bill 6 1

The heated exchange between legislators followed a 15 minutes suspension of the sitting by Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah for Parliament to raise the required quorum of 154 MPs in order for a vote by show of hands as proposed by Ndorwa West MP Wilfred Niwagaba.
20:30
20:30

Oulanyah, MP Odonga Clash over Debate of MPs Torture Report 3 1

In the letter dated 5th September 2018 to Oulanyah, Odonga alleges gross irregularities and bias describing Oulanyahs conduct as that of a typical National Resistance Movement NRM party mobiliser and not that of a speaker.
18:44
18:44

Kisoro Goes Two Months Without Electricity electricity supply 2

Kabagyenyi told parliament that the district hasnt had power for the last two months making it very different for health workers to help expectant mothers in labor while in theatre.
20:23
20:23

Parliament Seeks Extensive Probe into Arua Suspects Torture 4 1

According to a report released by the Adhoc committee, they had recorded statements indicating that men in SFC uniforms hit Kyagulanyis head with an iron bar after breaking into his hotel room on August 13. He said he had sustained injuries all over the body.
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