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Tayebwa preaches innovation at Victoria varsity graduation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “Innovation is critical for conducting ground breaking research to transform Africa, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has advised the leadership of Victoria University. He made the call while officiating at the University’s 8th graduation ceremony at the International Convention Centre, Munyonyo on Friday, 20 September …

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Deputy Speaker directs supplementary budget for Karuma Dam compensation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to prepare a supplementary budget for the compensation of individuals affected by the Karuma Dam project. This decision follows a report from the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, which …

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Tourism Ministry tasked to resolve Mount Elgon Park boundary disputes

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to resolve Mount Elgon Park boundary disputes. During plenary sitting held on Wednesday, August 14 2024, Tayebwa said a conclusive report on steps taken to resolve the disputes should be …

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Tayebwa: Parliament decision on regional sitting due

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament of Uganda has yet to decide on the plans to hold sittings of the August House across the four regions of the country, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has revealed. The Deputy Speaker equally did not confirm reports the Parliamentary Commission plans …

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Tayebwa survives helicopter crash

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A helicopter carrying Ugandan Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Thomas Tayebwa suffered an accident on Saturday night in the western district of Mbarara, but there were no casualties, a police spokesperson said on Sunday. Rusoke Kituuma, Uganda’s police spokesperson, told Xinhua over the phone that …

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Minister asked to explain casino at embassy in Dubai

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to respond to allegations of the use of Uganda’s consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a casino. This follows media reports indicating that Uganda’s consulate building in Dubai, is …

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Tayebwa asks minister to resolve Intern Doctors crisis

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has demanded an explanation for the delayed deployment of intern doctors. Tayebwa said some of the interns have complained to him that they were asked to sit home for another year, pending their deployment to various health facilities. “This issue …

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Museveni, Tayebwa want accountability in wealth creation initiatives

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has tasked accounting officers to be strict with matters of accountability in wealth creation programmes for rural poverty eradication. Museveni said programmes like the Parish Development Model (PDM) require transparency to advantage its beneficiaries. “The ideology and politics of the NRM is …

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ANITA AMONG: I am going no where

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, has dismissed the anti-corruption protesters targeting parliament, and stated that she is not willing to step down from her position. Speaking at the thanksgiving function for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, at Rwakitandara …

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Children’s Parliament calls for end to hunger, malnutrition

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second National Children’s Parliament has proposed agricultural development and sensitisation as a strategy to address the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the country. The Children’s Parliament sat on Friday, 26 July 2024, at Parliament House under the theme “A call to end child hunger …

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