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Joel Ssenyonyi’s Alleged Disruptive Actions in Uganda’s Parliament: An In-Depth Look

In a startling development within Uganda’s political landscape, whispers suggest a tumultuous turn orchestrated by Joel Ssenyonyi, the spirited Leader of the Opposition in Uganda’s parliament. Reports allege a deliberate strategy aimed at sowing discord and disrupting the proceedings within the legislative

March 13, 2024

Politics

NUP Dashes To Court Seeking For Remedy For 18 Missing Persons

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has opted for the courts of law to find a solution to the long-lasting issue of missing persons. While speaking to the press after filing a habeas corpus petition at the High Court Civil Division at

January 30, 2024

National News·Politics

Tensions: How Will LoP Ssenyonyi Deal With Speaker Among?

On December 22, a significant announcement shook the political landscape in Uganda as Joel Ssenyonyi assumed the role of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament, succeeding Mathias Mpuuga. In an exclusive interview with BAKER BATTE LULE, Ssenyonyi addressed various aspects of

January 3, 2024

Op-ed

Richard Byamukama: The Challenges Of Building A Strong Opposition In Uganda

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Every time something comes to an end, something else begins. So is it the end of a beginning or the beginning of an end for building strong opposition in

December 29, 2023

Politics

Exposed: Oppostion MPs’ Hypocrisy Unearthed As They Boycott Plenary Sessions But Attend Paid Committee Meetings

The opposition members of Parliament have been boycotting parliamentary plenary sessions as a form of protest. they argue that the government needs to agree to certain terms before they will resume attending sessions. however, sources have revealed that the opposition mps only

November 16, 2023

Politics

NUP Tasks UHRC To Reinvestigate Files Of 18 Missing Supporters

The opposition National Unity Platform party leaders and relatives of the missing supporters stormed the offices of the Uganda Human Rights Commission in Kampala on Thursday. Top NUP leaders, including Secretary General Luis Rubongoya, MP Joel Ssenyonyi, and the spokesperson, among others,

October 13, 2023

National News·Politics

“It Would Be Advisable To Read The Committee Report Than Exposing Ignorance”- MP Katuntu Bashes Troubled COSASE Boss Ssenyonyi In Fresh Battle On BoU Probe

In November 2022, the speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Among expressed disappointment to members of parliament and warned them against leaking parliament and committee reports before they are discussed by the house. In doing this she was indirectly hitting Nakawa west

January 20, 2023

National News

COSASE Chairman Ssenyonyi On Spot For ‘Witch-hunting’ Uganda Airlines Boss Bamuturaki

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) Joel Ssenyonyi has come under fire from some sections of the public for reportedly witch-hunting Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Executive Director of Uganda Airlines. The concerned Ugandans contend that the

September 14, 2022

National News

CEO BAMUTURAKI: I am Qualified Enough To Run Uganda Airlines

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) chaired by Nakawa West Member of Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi on

August 18, 2022

Politics

NUP Withdraws From Bukimbiri County By-election

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has withdrawn its candidate in the Bukimbiri county by-election, in order to jointly support James Owebeyi, a candidate for the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party. The withdrawn candidate is 19-year-old Joshua Mutabazi who had been nominated

August 8, 2022

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