The speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has threatened to name and shame officials involved in corruption in an effort to end the vice in public institutions. Kadaga was speaking during ecumenical prayers held at Parliament today. The prayers are part of the 3rd Annual parliament week, an activity aimed at bridging the gap between parliament […]
The speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has threatened to name and shame officials involved in corruption in an effort to end the vice in public institutions.
Kadaga was speaking during ecumenical prayers held at Parliament today. The prayers are part of the 3rd Annual parliament week, an activity aimed at bridging the gap between parliament and the public. This year, the week is running under the theme “Championing Accountability to Improve Service Delivery.”
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In his sermon, the retired Bishop of North Kigezi Edward Muhima strongly spoke out against corruption attributing it to lack of faithfulness and transparency.
The Parliament Week 2019 commenced yesterday with a charity walk aimed at raising funds for the construction of a centre for persons living with albinism. Up to 46 million Shillings was raised towards the establishment of a center which requires a total of 5 billion Shillings.
During the week, constituents will be given an opportunity to meet their legislators, while various departments will also be able to showcase and exhibit their work.
Meanwhile, About 50 youth affiliated to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have been arrested and detained at Kampala Central Police Station for allegedly participating in an unlawful procession.
Donning yellow t-shirts (the official NRM party colour) and chanting the national anthem, the suspects were part of the group that tried to enter Parliament to deliver a petition to the Speaker, Rebecca Kagadaga challenging the debate on democracy, governance and rule of law in Uganda which was held last Tuesday by some members of the UK House of Commons.
