Kampala, Uganda | URN | The newly passed National Petroleum Policy 2025 is ushering in a new regulatory framework for the oil and gas sector as the country prepares to pump its crude oil from the ground. The Policy was launched by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, at …
Read More »Nigerian expert, Deputy Speaker caution on post-oil era
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nigerian oil and gas management expert, Abdulmalik Halilu, has urged Uganda to focus more on the post-first oil period, saying that that is where the main challenge could be. Halilu, the General Manager, Research, Statistics and Development of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, …
Read More »Thomas Tayebwa denies role in “Owino” market nighttime demolition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the controversial nighttime demolition of structures at St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market, following social media claims linking him to land in the area. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, when unidentified individuals used bulldozers to …
Read More »Speaker Anita Among defends her leadership ahead of 12th parliament vote
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has defended her leadership and dismissed claims that she assumed the role by accident.” She is equally confident that she will be re-elected for another term when the 12th parliament is inaugurated in May. Among became the Speaker …
Read More »Tayebwa defends loyalty to NRM, says 15 years of service proves commitment
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned his loyalty to the party. He says his 15 years of service and repeated election victories for the NRM demonstrate his loyalty to the party. …
Read More »Tayebwa urges Finnish firms to invest in coffee value addition in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged Finnish companies to channel investments into coffee value addition, saying this is the surest way to help Uganda and other African producers tap into the lucrative global coffee market. Meeting with Members of the Commerce …
Read More »Uganda hosts high-level Chinese delegation, seeks to balance trade with China
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has praised China’s growing partnership with Uganda, hailing it as historic and transformative. Parliament on Tuesday 08, July 2025 welcomed the high-level Chinese delegation led by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, the Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative …
Read More »Tayebwa, Nabbanja nominated for NRM primaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja have been duly nominated to contest in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections ahead of the 2026 general elections. Tayebwa was nominated as the NRM aspirant for Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma …
Read More »Deputy Speaker warns against sectarianism based on religion
KANUNGU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned people against sectarianism based on religion. While speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information and National Guidance, as the second Chancellor of Great Lake University in Kanungu district …
Read More »Tayebwa to push for lifting of restrictions on export of crops to EU
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa will start off his duty as President of the Organization of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Joint Parliamentary Assembly (OACPS) with mediations on restriction of export of specific crops to the European Union (EU) market. Tayebwa said this while …
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