Thomas Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, told the Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua to organize a meeting with various groups to talk about nodding syndrome. Tayebwa says they need to do this within one month and report back to Parliament.…

The government has allowed only five kidney transplant surgeries to happen at Mulago National Referral Hospital as they prepare to start the Organ Transplant facility. These surgeries will be free for patients with severe kidney disease who…

Members of Parliament have been assured by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, that citizens will not need to pay the usual fee of Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs), except for those opting…

Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, has called upon the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to reconsider the capitation grant allocated to government-aided primary schools. During plenary…

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has lauded the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 as one of the highlights of the 11th Parliament's achievements. Speaking at the Parliamentary Christmas Carols event organized by the…

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged leaders within the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province Association (MEPA) to leverage church structures in the fight against poverty. Speaking at the annual MEPA Pilgrimage at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine,…

Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen David Muhoozi has less than 30 days to respond to concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, on alleged missing persons and human rights violations. Then directive…

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa was compelled to adjourn proceedings until the following week as chaos erupted over allegations of defamatory remarks and a physical altercation involving Members of Parliament. The incident revolved around…

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa advised the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, to utilize a three percent supplementary budget to address a funding shortfall of Shs13 billion for the…

Parliament is set to host the National Prayer Breakfast on October 8, 2023, at State House Entebbe.The event's theme is "Fear not, repent and serve the Lord." Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa announced that the prayer breakfast is open to…