The framework seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve early warning systems and enhance preparedness to minimise the potential humanitarian, agricultural and economic consequences of the anticipated weather phenomenon.
Tanna welcomed the introduction of ethanol-powered cooking stoves, saying wider adoption of cleaner cooking technologies could reduce household dependence on charcoal and firewood, helping to protect forests and minimise environmental degradation.
Speaker Anita Annet Among informed Ssekikubo that she could not advance the motion, citing various reasons, including procedural constraints—a decision that sparked significant backlash from Ssekikubo and other lawmakers who view it as an attempt to shield the implicated commissioners from scrutiny.
The high court in Kampala has ruled that the controversial service award given to former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga and three other Commissioners of Parliament was lawful and proper.
The team will hand in the notice calling next week, and the Speaker should not to wait for the 14 days to elapse because Ugandans are so exhausted with the corruption at Parliament and have thus run out of patience to wait for that long.