Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi Archives

LoP Ssenyonyi Warns MP-Elect Nalukoola Against Betrayal

The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the newly elected Kawempe North MP, Elias Nalukoola, to remain steadfast in the struggle and not betray the people who entrusted him with their vote. Speaking at a press briefing, Ssenyonyi, who also serves

March 18, 2025

Big Story

Security Bursts Plot To Cause Chaos, Burn Kampala If Opposition Loses Kawempe North By-Election

A reliable source has revealed that there is a plan to cause chaos in the city in case the opposition, especially the NUP candidate, loses the Kawempe by-election. Reports indicate that youth gangs have been mobilized across Kawempe Division, intending to incite

March 12, 2025

News

Evicted Mukono Residents Petition LoP Ssenyonyi, Demand Compensation For Railway Land

Hundreds of residents in Mukono District have called on the government to fulfill its promise of compensation after they were forcefully evicted from land surrounding the railway line. Led by Opposition Leader in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi, the affected residents petitioned the

February 11, 2025

National News

LoP Ssenyonyi Slams UBOS Over Census Data Irregularities

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has come under fire from opposition leaders over its management of the 2024 national census results. Led by the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, members of the Shadow Cabinet raised concerns about errors in the

January 31, 2025

Politics

MP Ssegirinya’s Demise Reawakens Legislators To The Importance Of Bail, Speedy Trial

The death of former Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, has re-awakened a call from lawmakers for respect of the rule of law, including the right to fair hearing. Ssegirinya died on Thursday, 09 January 2025 in Lubaga

January 11, 2025

Big Story

Panic As Joint Security Committee Probes 18 Senior Staff BoU Over 62Bn Money Heist

A wave of uncertainty has engulfed the Bank of Uganda (BoU) following the launch of an intensive investigation into the disappearance of Shs62 billion from one of its central accounts. A joint security team, including experts from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID),

November 29, 2024

Politics

Govt Squeezed To Explain Arrest,Repatriation Of Col Besigye From Kenya

The Ugandan government has been ordered to explain the arrest and repatriation of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye from Nairobi, Kenya, amid rising domestic and international criticism. Parliament has given the government until next Tuesday to deliver a detailed statement regarding the

November 29, 2024

News·Politics

Minister Mateke’s Death: MPs Call For Specialized Medical Treatment For VIPs To Fight NCDs

Members of parliament have renewed the call to combat the rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which are claiming lives as Parliament paid glowing tribute to the late State Minister of Defence, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. The late Hon. Nyirabashitsi, who was also

September 11, 2024

National News

MPs Reject Tax Exemption On Bujagali Hydro Power Project

A proposal by government to exempt the Bujagali Hydro Power project from income tax has been rejected by lawmakers who instead demanded for a report of the Auditor General on the project. The decision was reached at during the plenary sitting on

May 8, 2024

Politics

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

April 26, 2024