The government chief whip, Thomas Tayebwa, has been nominated by the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to serve as Deputy Speaker of Parliament. “Thank you colleagues for endorsing me unopposed for Deputy Speaker on the NRM ticket,” said Tayebwa on Thursday evening. Tayebwa faces competition from opposition figures including Kira municipality MP, Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda. This means…
The ruling NRM’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) recommended amendments in the constitution, regarding the administration of parliament. A glitch in the Supreme Law of the land was realized after the death of the speaker Jacob Oulanyah, that Article 82 grants more powers to the Speaker and that no business will be conducted in his/her absence.…
West Ankole Diocese, Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni has applauded Government Chief Whip Thomas Tayebwa for the excellent leadership he is offering to the Country. While presiding over the burial of Former Member of Parliament for Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Arinda Gordon Cowboy at his family home in Kyeizooba Mwenguura Bushenyi District, Bishop Twinomujuni stressed that indeed the elevation…
The Government Chief Whip and NRM Parliamentary Caucus Chairperson, Thomas Tayebwa has said that as the ruling party Caucus, they are yet to receive the proposal to amend the Presidential Election Act where only Members of Parliament will vote for the Head of State. Tayebwa wants Ugandans to appreciate that the proposed system is one…
The ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM Parliamentary Caucus has resolved to carry out a two-weeks consultation on President Yoweri Museveni’s proposed ban of bail for capital offence suspects. Museveni on Tuesday addressed the NRM legislators at Kololo Independence grounds and according to the Government Chief Whip Thomas Tayebwa, they had a candid discussion about the matter…
The Ruhinda North County legislator Thomas Tayebwa has finally conceeded defeat and pulled out of the 11th Parliamentary speakership race. In a highly anticipated vote, Tayebwa lost to Among in a vote by the caucus of the NRM on Sunday evening. Tayebwa polled 149 votes to Among’s 168 votes. He this announced that he would…
Mitooma member of parliament Thomas Tayebwa has come under fire and faces arrest for assaulting an employee of UMEME on duty. In a statement from UMEME Ltd today, a case of assault against the MP has been opened at Katwe Police Station under reference number: SD/87/26/08/2020 “Umeme strongly condemns any acts of human rights violation.…
