The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has tasked authorities at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to explain the delays in the completion of Mpigi-Busega Expressway. Tayebwa who Tuesday led a team of legislators from Physical Infrastructure and National Economy committees on a fact-finding mission, inspected on-going construction works at Katonga Bridge and Mpigi – […]
Five National Unity Platform (NUP) Members of Parliament have been suspended from plenary sessions for three days. The suspension has been served by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa. The MPs include Francis Zaake of Mityana Municipality, Mukono Municipality’s Betty Nambooze Bakireke, Joyce Bagala of Mityana district, Derrick Nyeko representing Makindye East and […]
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa reminded Members of Parliament of their right to free entry and exit of the House adding that they don’t need the permission of the presiding officer to enter or leave, if they feel uncomfortable conducting business in the house. Tayebwa was reacting to walkout protests by opposition MPs, […]
The deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has underscored the contribution of the Republic of South Korea in maintaining peace and security in Africa, something he believes is key in the economic growth of the continent. Tayebwa made the remarks on Tuesday in Kampala at a function organized by the Korean Ambassador to Uganda, Park […]
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa is using this recess period, to monitor various development projects in his Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma District. Tayebwa is currently traversing his Constituency, holding strategic meetings on wealth creation with a major focus on the Parish Development Model (PDM). “The meetings at parish level have helped […]
FORT PORTAL – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has commended His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom for being a role model for the youth and the people of Tooro. Speaking at the 28th Coronation Anniversary of King Oyo held at the Karuzika Hill, Fort Portal City, […]
FORTPORTAL — The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has arrived in Fortportal to preside over the 28th Empango Coronation anniversary celebrations for the King of Tooro. The celebrations happening today at Tooro Palace, Karuzika hill in Fort Portal City are also being graced by several government officials and members of the diplomatic corps. The […]
KAMPALA |KYAGGWE TV| Parliament on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, considered and passed The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 2023. The bill, if signed by the President, will address the misuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances by imposing punitive measures on drug abusers and dealers, according to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa. Tayebwa […]
The debate on the high cost of public infrastructure projects in Uganda compared to the rest of the region and international averages continues pitting the public, civil society, and politicians against the government. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa tasked the engineering fraternity in Uganda to explain why the cost of construction in Uganda […]
KAMPALA The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has challenged engineers to put innovation at the center of their work. Tayebwa said innovation will help the African Continent to find home-grown solutions to its challenges, especially in the road and construction sector. Speaking at the National Technology Conference and Exhibition (NTCE) 2023 organised by the […]