Tag: Francis Zaake

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Politics

MP Akol Protests Three House Sitting Suspension by Speaker...

During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the August House turned into a boxing ring and tempers flared when MPs Zaake and Akol clashed over procedural issues, leading to a physical altercation and suspension of 12 MPs.

Politics

NUP Calls Parliament Showdown Regime Impunity

NUP's response, however, is inclined to the dictator mentality without considering Zaake's provocative behavior and Akol's lack of control, which should equally be taken into consideration.

Politics

Speaker Among Suspends 12 MPs after Parliament Brawl

The second reading of the coffee bill will be discussed in today’s plenary session amidst all the controversies surrounding the amendment.

Security

Security Closes Off NUP Headquarters ahead of Planned Press...

The offices were closed off, and the place was surrounded by both military police and Uganda Police, who did not accept anyone to enter or exit the party premises.

BREAKING NEWS

NUP fires Mpuuga as Parliamentary Commissioner, Appoints Zaake

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party leadership has fired Mathias Mpuuga as the Parliamentary Commissioner on allegations of corruption,...

National News

LOP Condemns Court Martial for Barring Journalists from Covering...

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has condemned the Court Martial’s decision to lock out journalists...

Politics

Zaake Denied Access to Parliamentary Commissioner’s Office

The Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament (MP), Francis Zaake has been denied access to his office as the Parliamentary...

Politics

Parliament’s Disciplinary Committee to Probe Zaake’s defamatory remarks

The Parliamentary committee of Rules, Privileges and Discipline is set to look into defamatory statements made by Francis Zaake, a against Juliet Kyinyamatama Suubi, the Rakai Woman Member of Parliament.