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WATCH: Our Minister for Arts and Culture
@DrHildermanKiyaga
entertaining fans at the opening of
#MasazaCup2023
at Wankulukuku stadium.
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CONGRATULATIONS: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
arrives
at the Law Development
Centre, where he is among
the graduates.
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VIDEO: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
reacts after Parliament voted against the redesignation of Mps Abed Bwanika and Joyce Bagala from the Government Assurances and Implementation Committee.
''It clearly shows that these people are now being protected by the NRM.....''
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UPDATE :
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
and LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
along with other party officials arrive at Bundibugyo Town Council ,Bundibugyo District, as the party's Countrywide Tour resumes.
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📸LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
welcomes
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
to the consultative workshop on Constitutional and Electoral Reforms.
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LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
engages the Police Officer who ordered for the interception of
@NUP_Ug
Convoy at the Nile Bridge, on its way to Kamuli for the second phase of the Nationwide Tour
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Our MPs are scrutinizing the Coffee agreement the Gov’t entered into with Uganda Vinci Coffee Company (UVCC) Ltd. We have discovered a number of issues that make the agreement bad. For instance, the company, UVCC was incorporated on the same day the agreement was signed 1/
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''We have never been fearful of any democratic process.But clearly, this is due to the pressure that we have been and will continue to exert.''LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
reacts to the Private Member's Bill, which seeks to elect the LOP and Chief Opposition Whip by the entire opposition.
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Our Chief Whip
@JNambeshe
is hosting a delegation from
@GhanaParliament
He is joined by Shadow Ministers
@NkunyingiMuwad1
(Foreign Affairs),
@NaluyimaEthel
(Local Gov't),
@GorrethNamugga
(ICT),
@KayembaSolo
(Sports) & Dr. Timothy Batuwa (Health)
#AccountabilityAndService
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VIDEO :
@NUP_Ug
president
@HEBobiwine
and LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
join fellow mourners at Mayirikiti village ,Kassanda district ,for the burrial Ceremony of Muzeeyi Nsamba Joseph Kayindo ,father to
Hon Patrick Nsamba ,Mp for Kassanda North
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VIDEO: “Politicians go to worship Centres and we are given front-row seats, and positive things are said about us ,because of the contributions we give ." Please also remind us that theft, corruption, and torture are all evil.''LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
mobilizes Religious Leaders .
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VIDEO: L҅OP
@JoelSsenyonyi
shows up at LDC Court to support
the bail application of Jailed Colleagues
@ZaakeFrancis
,
@lukalidde
,
@HonTebandeke
and others who were arrested and remanded on Monday as they accessed
@NUP_Ug
headquaters for a Press briefing.
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VIDEO: "I will not be defeated by any amount of propaganda in the fight against corruption," says LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
, responding to those who are trying to discredit him by claiming he accepted a bribe.He challenged the critics to gather proof and drag him to court.
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Our chairperson of
@Parliament_Ug
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Hon
@MSseggona
has been elected Chairman of the African Forum for Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) at their Annual General Assembly taking place in Monrovia the Capital of Liberia.
#AccountabilityAndService
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PERMITTED BAIL!! Opposition MPS
@ZaakeFrancis
,
@HonTebandeke
,
@lukalidde
and others arrested on Monday on Charges of disorbidience of lawful orders have been granted bail.Lop
@JoelSsenyonyi
was present in the fully Packed LDC Court in support of colleagues.
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VIDEO: Kassanda woman Mp Flavia Kalule Nabagabe, receives
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
, LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
and other leaders at Nakivubo play Ground in Bukuya Village , Kassanda District for the maternal health awareness Day.
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Hearty congratulations to our Minister for Information & Anti-Corruption
@joycebagala1
upon your court victory. The will of the people of Mityana reigns.
#AccountabilityAndService
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VIDEO:
@NUP_Ug
president
@HEBobiwine
received at Nsambya Hospital for treatment after he was hit by a projectile from police officers in Bulindo, Kira, Wakiso District.LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
is already at the Hospital.
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Happy birthday to our leader
@MathiasMpuuga
Your guidance and direction are truly inspirational and such a blessing to each and every one of us. More blessings and many more happy returns of the day.
#AccountabilityAndService
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''When Hon.Theodore Ssekikubo raised concerns about how commissioners shared money amongst themselves ,you ,Rt Hon Speaker, referred to his submission as nonsense. I found that wrong and with due respect I urge you to withdraw that statement and apologise''.LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
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“Let me declare to you , my brothers and sisters ,no matter how good our alertnatives are , it wont make a difference ,as long as we don't have the powers to implement those good ideas”.
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
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LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
, some opposition MPs, lawyers and
@NUP_Ug
officials at the Makindye Court Martial for the hearing of the bail application of 28 NUP suspects.
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Police blocks
@NUP_Ug
leaders led by party President
@HEBobiwine
and LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
at Ssezibwa Bridge in Mukono District on their way to Pallisa for the 2nd Phase of the Nationwide Tour.
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VIDEO: ‘’…we have money for useless things like service awards but not enough to prepare for an election , the electoral commission uses this as an excuse not to do what they ought to do.’’ LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
responds to the delayed election roadmap.
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The LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
led our MPs to walk out of
#PlenaryUg
after the state failed to explain the abduction of MPs
@AllanSsewanyana
&
@SsegirinyaMP
moments after they had been granted bail. The Speaker
@JacobOulanyah
adjourned the House.
#FreeOurPeople
#AccountabilityAndService
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''Government, we can put EFRIS to a halt, engage the traders and come to a common ground .They are not saying that they don’t want to pay tax , they want to be listened to.'' LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
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Happening: Arrival of the Chief Guest ,
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
and LoP
@JoelSsenyonyi
#KeepingTheGovInCheck
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VIDEO: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
singing along to the Buganda anthem at St. Paul Cathedral Namirembe during prayers for the Kabaka's 31st Coronation Anniversary
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VIDEO: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
sings Sunday school song with kids at St. Mbaaga Tuzinde Church in Kiwatule. He urged them to be good at home and school and keep praying to God for guidance and wisdom.
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Acting LOP
@MwijukyeFrancis
“I have seen suffocation of political space in universities,
@ProfNawangwe
is just expelling students because of their ideologies. Now if people cannot have freedom at university, where will they find freedom?
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VIDEO:Jailed Opposition MPs
@ZaakeFrancis
,
@HonTebandeke
,
@lukalidde
and others who were arrested
@NUP_Ug
headquaters and remanded to Luzira Prison on Monday, arrive at LDC court for their bail application.
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VIDEO: ‘’When you see things like abductions and trumped - up charges, it's a clear message to me that whatever we're holding, we should hold it tighter.’’LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
speaks out on the widespread abduction of opposition supporters.
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VIDEO: ''The other day there were some protesters that came to Parliament to protest against Hon. Ssekikubo and were welcomed and ushered in which is ok.Let those young people also come and raise their concerns here.'' LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
on the issue of
#March2Parliament
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VIDEO: Kyadondo East Mp
@MuwadaNkunyingi
sobs as he criticises the inadequate rescue effort at Kiteezi Landfill following the trash landslide.
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Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to adopt a report by COSASE on the operations of Uganda Railways Corp (URC). The committee discovered that purchased 4locomotives at Shs 48bn but since their arrival, they are parked with no work.
#AccountabilityAndService
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Lop
@JoelSsenyonyi
, officials from
@NUP_Ug
and a section of Opposition MPs arrive at Bulange Mengo to Support the Kabaka birthday run.
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Opposition to boycott State of The Nation Address this Thursday and Budget reading next week. According to LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
their alternative views were disregarded.That this isn't a peoples' budget since it doesn't address their financial concerns.
#KeepingTheGovtInCheck
.
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This Evening LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
joined Hon Muwanga Kivumbi in Butambala for the Duwa prayers of his late father Hajj Ali Lutaaya .Hundreds of people attended the prayers before breaking their fast.
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Despite his busy schedule, LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
spared some time to play a board game with residents of Acholi quarters in Nakawa Division.
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''...I think they want to frustrate me so that I keep quiet, so they keep cutting their deals in the parliamentary commission, I will not keep quiet....'' LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
speaks out on being locked out of Parliamentary Commission Meetings.
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VIDEO _
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
joined by LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
in Jinja on their way to Kamuli for
@NUP_Ug
Nation wide tour phase two .
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The LOP Hon
@JoelSsenyonyi
chaired his first Cabinet meeting ahead of today's
#PlenaryUg
. He laid out his strategy for taking forward the role & the core mandate of keeping the gov't in check.
@Parliament_Ug
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WATCH: Government should not wait for foreign countries to impose sanctions on its officials and then complain .Let it take action against corruption.LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
#KeepingTheGovtInCheck
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Congratulations to Hon
@ZaakeFrancis
upon the much deserved court victory that reinstates him as our representative on the Parliamentary Commission.
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VIDEO:
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
joined by LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
to officially launch the National Unity Platform School of leadership in Kamwokya with 3 classes of the Informal sector,Professionals and elected leaders.
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"We follow your debates in parliament especially on "cantankarous"issues. You're an inspiration to many." Rev. Fr Robert Wadri praises LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
at the burrial Ceremony of the late Aaron Amani , son to
@NUP_Ug
Dep Pres. Dr.Lina Zedriga,at Oyokole Village,Terego District
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VIDEO:
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
is joined by LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
and other opposition MPs for the funeral service of the late Sebuliba James, father to Ntenjeru South Mp Patrick Nsanja at Kiswa Village,Nazigo Subcounty , Kayunga District.
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''We are glad that steps are being taken against Corruption.However to date its been 5 days since MP Paul Akampa was re-arrested. Police says they don't know of his where abouts. He is NRM but it concerns me when the rule of law is eroded.''
@JoelSsenyonyi
#KeepingTheGovtInCheck
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The Shadow Cabinet led by LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
has held discussions with
@EUinUG
over a range of issues concerning good governance, rule of law, human rights and our key legislative targets for the current term of
@Parliament_Ug
#AccountabilityAndService
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Despite intimidation, I will not stop asking for accountability even in Parliament. Some are saying that I should not act as if I'm the first LOP. Yes I'm not the first and I won't be the last, but while I'm in this office will execute my mandate of Keeping the Gov't in check.
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The Shadow Cabinet has observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the suspected terror attacks. The Cabinet also took exception to the State's continued arrest of adherents of the Muslim faith in connection to the terror activities.
#AccountabilityAndService
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UPDATE:
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
and LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
make a triumphant entry into MASAKA CITY for the
#NupCountryTour
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WATCH : Crowds greet
@NUP_Ug
president
@HEBobiwine
and Lop
@JoelSsenyonyi
in Bushenyi en-route to Ishaka for the second day of the
#CountryWideTour
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The LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
with MPs
@joycebagala1
(Shadow Minister for Information & Anti-Corruption)
@DavidKalwanga
(rep.
@CPA_Secretariat
)
@ZaakeFrancis
(Commissioner) at Masaka Police Station where MPs
@AllanSsewanyana
and
@segirinyaMp
are being interrogated.
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We're challenging the agreement
@GovUganda
entered into with Vinci Coffee Co. Ltd, making them the sole exporters of Uganda's coffee. In effect, this gives the company powers to regulate coffee prices contrary to Section 52 of the Coffee Act. The agreement is unconstitutional 1/
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The Shadow Cabinet has taken stock of our action to boycott
#PlenaryUg
and considering that some of our demands eg detaining our Members in gazetted places were met, we've resolved to return to Parliament but with actionable plans aimed at ending the violation of rights in UG.
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The LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
with MPs from the Masaka sub-region have addressed the press over the worrying security situation in the area. About 20 lives have so far been lost in the attacks masterminded by a mysterious gang that uses machetes to hack its targets.
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Ahead of the presidential State of the Nation Address
#SoNA2022
, the LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
will address the Media on the current state of affairs in the country.
#AccountabilityAndService
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Vendors at Nakawa Market applaud LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
after promising to help secure the release of their chairperson Joseph Mudathi who was arrested over Market wrangles.
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The LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
this morning chaired our Cabinet meeting ahead of this week's
#PlenaryUg
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VIDEO:
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
is joined by LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
for a talk show on 87.6 Country FM Rukungiri, before heading to Omukagashe play ground Nyakibaale, for the 3rd day of the Countrywide Tour.
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VIDEO: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
raises concerns about the financial impact of regional sittings of parliament .Says the budget should be sanctioned by the Parliamentary Commission .Gulu City is set to host the first one, with Mbale, Masaka, and Mbarara to follow.
#KeepingTheGovtInCheck
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VIDEO: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
leads a section of opposition MPs to append their signatures on the Censure motion against the four commissioners of Parliament who shared amongst themselves 1.7 billion shillings service award.
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The LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
has this morning hosted
@EUinUG
ambassadors and discussed a range of issues touching the rule of law and human rights.
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This evening, Lop
@JoelSsenyonyi
joined family members and well-wishers of Monica Twashemeriwa in Buwambo , Kasangati Town Council in wakiso District as she introduced her Fiancee Allan Kazibwe to her Parents .
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HAPPENING: Leader of the Opposition,
@JoelSsenyonyi
addressing the media on matters going on at Parliament & the country.
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Introducing the Official handle of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament. The current holder is
@MathiasMpuuga
, MP for Nyendo-Mukungwe Div.
#AccountabilityAndService
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LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
receives a warm welcome from locals at Lubya Landing Site ,Buvuma District, ahead of belated women's day celebrations organised by area woman MP Suzan Mugabi.
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UPDATE:
@NUP_Ug
president
@HEBobiwine
,Lop
@JoelSsenyonyi
and other party leaders arrive at Kizinda Playground,Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality
to address their supporters for the second day of
#CountryWideTour
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In accordance with Rule 53 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, the LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
will this afternoon deliver to the House a response to
#SoTNA2022
.
#AccountabilityAndService
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After today's Juma Prayers,LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
joined Muslim Faithfuls at Masjid Muhammad in Kasaasi for its official Opening .He was the Chief guest
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VIDEO: ''We must eject all forms of corruption in public administration.........''
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VIDEO: Hon
@BasalirwaAsuman
speaking to our French guests in a language they understand best in regard to their silence on governance & human rights issues in the country.
#AccountabilityAndService
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''Traders are striking because of high taxes and EFRIS. Shops are closed in Kampala and other parts of the country. would it not be procedurally right for the executive to talk to us about this situation because it has a big impact on our economy.'' LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
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VIDEO: ...''they should quit attempting to tribalize this problem, which is not at all.''
LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
replies to criticism of the opposition's boycott of regional parliament sittings, with the first taking place in Gulu City.
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This morning , LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
who is also the Nakawa west MP, presided over the launch of
@NUP_Ug
mass registration campaign in Nakawa west Constituency .
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‘’..its problematic for gov't to let people settle in an area for a very long time only for it to wake up and break their houses, where have you been all this time?’’
LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
expresses concern about NEMA’s Double standards in evicting residents from the Lubigi Wetland
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VIDEO : LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
together with the shadow cabinet demand for an explanation from the speaker of Parliament over allegations of unclear expenditures and irregular staff recruitments . Gives one week ultimatum before the next course of action is taken.
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Our Cabinet meeting is on, planning for this week's engagements in Parliament. Matters of serious concern relate to the widespread violation of Human Rights, the continued illegal arrests, torture & incercarations.
#AccountabilityAndService
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HISTORIC: Our former leader Hon
@MathiasMpuuga
formally handed over office to his successor Hon
@JoelSsenyonyi
- the first time that such an event is witnessed in the history of
@Parliament_Ug
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HAPPENING :LOP
@Joelssenyonyi
arrives at St.Jude Lukaya Parish for the Silver Jubilee celebrations .Holy mass is led by his Lordship the Bishop of Masaka Diocese Serverus Jjumba
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Today,LOP
@Joelssenyonyi
and some MPs received a group of local leaders, who tabled concerns about the impending unlawful eviction from their land by the police, and the brutality so far meted onto them. These are from Banda B1, Kasokoso, kireka D, Kiganda, and surrounding areas.
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The LOP
@Joelssenyonyi
chairing the Shadow Cabinet meeting this morning ahead of today's plenary sitting,.
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Our Cabinet has congratulated Hon
@MSseggona
(Chair, PAC) on his election as the chairman of the African Forum for Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) ~ an organization of Public Accounts Committees of African Legislatures. The LOP
@MathiasMpuuga
urged him …1/2
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From Dokolo to Iganga .
@NUP_Ug
President
@HEBobiwine
and LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
Welcomed by Thousands in Iganga
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The Shadow Cabinet in session this morning ahead of today's
#PlenaryUg
Today is the last day, as dictated by the law, for Gov't to table its Ministerial Policy Statements. Our team is preparing responses to the Gov't priorities for FY 2022/23
#AccountabilityAndService
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VIDEO: LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
reacts to a proposal by Electoral commission ,to have a law regulating money spent by politicians during campaigns and interrogating its source to curb commercialisation of politics.
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VIDEO: ''People will not comprehend us as parliament if we spend 5 billion shillings per regional sitting because it makes no sense.''
LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
#KeepingGovtInCheck
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THREAD
Shadow Minister for Finance,
@KivumbiMuwanga
has presented to
@Parliament_Ug
a minority report challenging the Government's request for a supplementary budget of Shs 3.819 trillion.
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''I have issues with this animal called service award, some call it a hand shake.Especially when it is personal to holder .Can we discuss a formula to award servants of this country and not individuals .Im personally opposed to this.''
LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
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LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
shares a moment with Fellow Opposition Mps in Butambala during the Duwa Prayers of the late Hajji Ali Lutaaya, Father to Butambala County Mp Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi.
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VIDEO:Yesterday in Parliament, the LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
disagreed with the idea of giving a "service award" to the Auditor General who is retiring soon
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A delegation of
@NUP_Ug
MPs led by their president
@HEBobiwine
and LOP
@JoelSsenyonyi
, were today at Kiteezi Church of Uganda playground , to check on the victims of the Kiteezi Land fill slide and also deliver some relief supplies.
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