The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa has argued scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to forget the proposed Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) law and focus on improving indigenous seeds and animals’ breeds. A GMO is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. However, the…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has inspected a Shs1.2 trillion water project and hailed the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) as a model in improved service delivery to Ugandans. Mr. Tayebwa who was inspecting the new Katosi water plant in Mukono District, applauded NWSC management for proper use of the Euro 300m…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked authorities at Uganda National Roads Authority to explained the delays in the completion of Mpigi-Busega Expressway. Mr Thomas Tayebwa who yesterday led a team of legislators from Physical Infrastructure and National Economy committees on a fact-finding mission, inspected on-going construction works at Katonga Bridge and Mpigi – Busega Expressway…
The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has called for more judicial reforms to ensure timely dispensation of justice. The Committee in its report on the Auditor General’s report on the Justice, Law, and Order sector for the Financial Year 2021/2022, presented by Hon. Fredrick Angura (Tororo South County) noted that access to justice is still…
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has cautioned the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) for failing to prepare a national register of gaming and betting machines. Section 36 of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2015 provides that the Board shall establish and maintain, in the prescribed manner, a national…
The deficient power supply to hospitals across the country poses a challenge in operating key equipment, the Minister of Health, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, has told MPs. Aceng revealed that despite the procurement of high-capacity oxygen plants for all specialized and regional referral hospitals, the power delivered by the single-phase transformers to the facilities cannot…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa reminded Members of Parliament of their right to free entry and exit of the House adding that they don’t the permission of the presiding officer to enter or leave, if they feel uncomfortable conducting business of the house. Tayebwa was reacting to walkout protests by opposition MPs—, protesting…
The deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has underscored the contribution of the Republic of South Korea in maintaining peace and security in Africa, something he believes is key in economic growth on the continent. Tayebwa was speaking yesterday in Kampala at a function organized by the Korean Ambassador to Uganda, Park Sung Soo where…
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa tasked the government to provide social protection, economic empowerment and education programmes that directly support Persons with Disabilities(PWDs). The Deputy Speaker who pledged to become “a full-time partner of the deaf community and an advocate of the Persons with Disabilities” was the chief guest at the 50 years’ celebration and…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa is using this recess period, to monitor various development projects in his Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma District. Mr Tayebwa is currently traversing his Constituency, holding strategic meetings on wealth creation with a major focus on the Parish Development Model (PDM). ” The meetings at parish level…
