All posts tagged "Thomas Tayebwa"
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544NationalTayebwa calls for stronger global cooperation to tackle security threats
Tayebwa made the call on Wednesday while chairing a joint parliamentary assembly of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)...
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629NationalTayebwa rallies OACPS member states for united front ahead of EU talks
Uganda's Thomas Tayebwa is pushing 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to speak with one voice when negotiating with the European Union,...
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552ParliamentTayebwa pushes financial independence, reforms for OACPS Parliamentary Assembly
Briefing Pacific parliamentarians in Brussels, Tayebwa called for stronger regional representation, improved institutional structures and greater financial independence for the organisation. Here...
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646NationalNew Tea Bill seeks to end raw exports, introduce domestic auction system
The proposed legislation seeks to regulate tea production, processing and marketing, strengthen quality standards and protect farmers and other players across the...
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6.9KFeaturesCzech Speaker names Bwindi Baby Gorilla ‘Tomáš’ on Uganda visit
Okamura proposed the name while trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda, where he was accompanied by Uganda's...
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6.6KNationalParliament approves UPDF deployment to Gaza for peacekeeping mission
The approval paves the way for Uganda to join the multinational stabilisation force expected to oversee implementation of the post-conflict arrangements in...
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7.0KBig StoryTayebwa commends Badogi for dropping Kigulu North petition
Tayebwa further praised Badogi for embracing the ideals of party solidarity, saying his decision aligns with the National Resistance Movement's principles under...
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4.9KBig StoryFULL LIST: Gen Muhoozi names Oboth, Tayebwa on new PLU Central Committee
The appointments come hours after Muhoozi initiated a major shake-up of PLU's leadership structure, replacing Secretary General David Kabanda with Tingey County...
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2.1KBig StoryFirst Lady Janet, Muganga miss out as new cabinet take oath before Museveni
The absence of the First Lady, Janet Museveni, who has served as Minister of Education and Sports since 2016, comes amid continued...
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1.2KBig StoryMuganga Vetting: ULS says citizenship debate must be guided by law, not identity
The ULS President stressed that his position was not directed against dual citizens generally, noting that many dual citizens continue to make...
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1.4KBig StoryParliament defers Muganga approval over multiple citizenship
The development means Dr Muganga's appointment remains pending as Parliament awaits further clarification on his citizenship status before making a final determination.
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1.3KBig Story80 ministers out of 82 cleared as parliament completes vetting process
Kampala, Uganda: Parliament’s Appointments Committee has approved 80 of the 82 ministerial nominees recently appointed by President Yoweri Museveni, with one nominee...
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1.4KNationalAS IT HAPPENED: Parliament elects Oboth Speaker, Tayebwa Deputy
Addressing the House shortly after the elections, President Museveni congratulated the new parliamentary leadership but warned leaders against pursuing public office without...
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1.3KNationalMuseveni preaches discipline as NRM caucus backs Oboth, Tayebwa for speakership
Museveni cautioned National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators against excessive competition for parliamentary leadership positions, urging party members to embrace discipline, restraint and...
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1.4KNationalLIST: Oboth, Tayebwa, lead as 19 enter NRM Speakership battle
Dr Tanga Odoi confirmed that three legislators have formally expressed interest in the Speakership, while a crowded field of 16 contenders is...
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2.8KBig StoryNRM Caucus to decide Speaker candidates on Sunday
Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Obua clarified that despite widespread reports and endorsements circulating within political circles and on social media, the...
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1.4KBig StoryWanyoto still in for Deputy Speaker race ahead of NRM Caucus
As NRM's Sunday caucus approaches, the debate around the Deputy Speakership is increasingly shaping up as a broader conversation about loyalty, gender...
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2.3KBig StoryMuhoozi backs Tayebwa to retain Deputy Speaker seat
In a statement posted on his official X account on Tuesday morning, Gen Muhoozi revealed that the decision followed consultations with President...
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1.6KNewsNRM Buganda Caucus fronts Susan Nakawuki for Deputy Speaker
A lawyer by profession and former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) representative, Nakawuki is now increasingly viewed as the frontrunner for the...
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2.3KNational527 MPs sworn in for 12th Parliament ahead of Speaker election
The exercise began on Wednesday with 184 MPs sworn in, followed by 174 legislators on Thursday and a final batch of 169...
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2.4KBig StoryGen Muhoozi backs Oboth-Oboth for Speaker in surprise move
The endorsement comes just days after the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), withdrew its earlier backing of current Speaker Anita Annet Among...
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1.3KBusinessInside URSB’s role in Uganda’s legal and economic transformation
Through its management of company registrations, intellectual property, insolvency systems and ownership records, URSB has gradually become one of the most influential...
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1.6KBig StoryGen Muhoozi’s PLU retracts backing Among, Tayebwa in Speaker race
In a press statement issued Tuesday by PLU General Secretary and Kasambya County MP David Kabanda, the pressure group said their March...
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1.6KBig StoryHigh court throws out case against Among-Tayebwa speakership endorsement
In his ruling, Justice Acelam held that the applicant lacked sufficient legal standing to bring the case and had failed to exhaust...