“Museveni has been speaking about democracy, but where is that democracy he speaks of if he can't tolerate those who criticise his government? What is happening in villages undermines the same democracy he talks about,” Ssenyonyi said.
The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.
The decisive victories reaffirm the dominance of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Uganda’s parliamentary leadership as the country ushers in a new legislative term.
“The agreement we have is fundamental. We have been faithful to our part of the agreement. That is the reason why the president invited me to try first,” Mao said.
The commencement of the 12th Parliament marks the beginning of a new legislative cycle expected to shape Uganda’s political, economic, and governance direction amid growing public focus on service delivery, youth employment, accountability, and national development priorities.
The current account by the Standing Committee on Finance was guiding discussions to forge a way for sustainable, inclusive, and transparent climate finance solutions to loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
Like the usual benchmarking trips abroad that turn into merry-making festivities without any substance, the regional parliamentary sittings are just extravagant feel-good parties for these MPs and their girlfriends or boyfriends as they waste taxpayers’ money—a Marie Antoinette financial virus consuming taxpayers’ money.
The public's discontent with parliament has increased following leaked documents alleging theft of the country’s resources by the four parliamentary commissioners, including the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga.