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Speaker Among,Min.Tumwebaze Flag Off construction Of UGX 71 Irrigation Scheme
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has broken ground for the construction of Shs71billion Acomai irrigation scheme in Kamutur Sub-county in Bukedea District. The project, which is under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Programme being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is also expected to be constructed in Bulambuli District.…
Speaker Among,Gen Muhoozi Clash Over Greater Masaka Region Killings
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has clashed with state Minister for internal affairs General David Muhoozi after ordering him to work with greater Masaka politicians and beef up security with the different security agencies in a bid to end the current wave of killings there. Among made the directive following a lengthy debate…
Speaker Among Vows To Adopt Of Fallen Minister Sarah Mateke’s Son
Parliament has held a pre-funeral service for the former District Woman Representative for Kisoro, Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, who died on Saturday, 07 September 2024 in Kampala. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, who led the service acknowledged the pain felt by the family and the nation. “Humanly speaking, we…
Speaker Among Tasks Minister Babalanda To Unveil Qualifications Of Assistant RDCs
Speaker Anita Among has directed the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda to present a list of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies and assistants to Parliament for scrutiny. This followed a statement presented by Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon. Minsa Kabanda in response to the Leader of the…
Speaker Among Tasks Microfinance Minister Kasolo To Cough Money Allocated To Saving Groups
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has tasked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and other stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the challenges affecting the growth of microfinance and saving groups in the country. She said as a country, there are challenges of high level of financial exclusion, high cost of…
Speaker Among Scoffs At Defiant Museveni’s Ministers For Shunning House Settings
Following the premature adjournment of Parliament yesterday over no-show of Ministers, Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has said attendance will be a factor in vetting nominees to Cabinet, in a latest onslaught on front benchers dodging plenary. During the Thursday September 7, 2023, Speaker Among said the issue of perennial absence of Ministers violate the…
Speaker Among Pledges To Complete Late Jacob Oulanyah Stalled Mansion
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among visited the home of the former Speaker, late Jacob Oulanyah, in Omoro District and laid a wreath on his grave. Among made the visit on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 accompanied by Government Chief Whip,Hon. Hamson Obua, Commissioner Solomon Silwany, Kilak North MP Hon. Anthony Akol, Tochi County MP Peter Oko…
Speaker Among Lashes At Police Over Besigye’s Brutal Arrest
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has condemned the manner in which the security operatives arrested the former opposition presidential candidate, Dr. Kiiza Besigye saying it was a breach of human rights. “I watched how Dr. Besigye was being arrested, it was in a brutal way. I did not think that was correct; we need…
Speaker Among Hosts New Japanese Envoy Takuya
Speaker Anita Among has met the new Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, HE Sasayama Takuya and top on the agenda was deepening bilateral cooperation with focus on technology and infrastructure. Among applauded the Japanese for the nearly 62 years of development cooperation which she said has brought tangible dividends and improved livelihoods. “The friendship and partnership…
Speaker Among Holds Bilateral Talks With Ghana’s Counterpart Bagbin Ahead Of CSPOC2024 Summit
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Anita Among has held a bilateral meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Mr Alban S. K Bagbin, who commended her positive influence in supporting African values and traditions. At the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort where the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers (CSPOC2024) will be held, Speaker…