15 May 2019 · However, the more than 100 in number and led by Thomas Kakuru and Samuel Mwesige Byahurwa are strongly opposed to the resolution and have planned to stage a protest on Monday.
However, the more than 100 in number and led by Thomas Kakuru and Samuel Mwesige Byahurwa are strongly opposed to the resolution and have planned to stage a protest on Monday.
The consolidated appeal stemmed from applications by City lawyer, Male Mabirizi, six opposition Members of Parliament and Uganda Law Society challenging the decision of the Constitutional court to uphold the approval of the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2017, which paved way for scrapping of the presidential age limit.
Justice Paul Mugamba said the presence of the military at Parliament during discussion of the bill that led to the assault of several legislators opposed to the bill was uncalled for.
In his opening remarks, Justice Katureebe attributed the delayed judgment to numerous issues including health problems. Justice Katureebe explained that he was unwell and underwent surgery, adding that he will be flying out of the country the next week to undergo eye surgery.
Jackson Atima, the chair of West Nile Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says if the region has benefited so much from an unstable DRC, she would benefit even much more from a stable DRC.
Museveni said democracy is now ingrained in Ugandans, citing elections of representatives in parliament and district, sub-county and village councils, as well as the election of representatives of special interest groups like the youth, women, army, workers, disabled and elderly.
