Katamba Mohammed

A journalist working in and with government

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Members of the opposition, led by Hon. @JoelSsenyonyi are in attendance for the #UGBudget2026. #PlenaryUg

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New face. Same briefcase.

Finance Minister, Hon. @henrymusasizi1 has arrived at Kololo and is expected to deliver his maiden National Budget speech on behalf of the President. #PlenaryUg #UGBudget2026

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Speaker @ObothOboth said in order to accommodate the number of members, there will be free sittings on either side of the House, except the front benches for ministers and shadow ministers. #PlenaryUg

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Hon. @AndrewOulanyah (Omoro County) requests that Parliament openly condemns mob justice following the recent murder of a rugby player, Sydney Gongondyo. He called for a public trial of the suspects to make the act prohibitive.

Speaker @ObothOboth said it is tragic to lose a life in such circumstances.
#PlenaryUg

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Hon. Jane Pacuto (Pakwach District) said the irrigation loan resonates with the 10-fold growth because it will boost production, exports and improve the country’s balance of payments. #PlenaryUg

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Leader of Opposition, Hon. @JoelSsenyonyi proposes that the money saved from public holiday functions be channeled to medical interns. #PlenaryUg

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House has approved a loan request allowing gov’t to borrow €168.9m for the development of phase II of the solar-powered irrigation systems project.

Earlier, Vice President @jessica_alupo appealed to members to support the motion so that gov’t implements the water for production policy for coffee growers, bearing in mind that coffee has a stable global market with potential to provide a sustainable income for households. #PlenaryUg

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Leader of Opposition, Hon. @JoelSsenyonyi raises the plight of medical interns after government recently mooted a move to cease paying them.

“I would like to urge govt to, with immediacy, drop this problematic policy.” #PlenaryUg

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📷 Members of Parliament debating a motion for government to borrow for the development of the solar-powered irrigation project. #PlenaryUg

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House has administered oath of allegiance and oath of member of Parliament to individuals who were recently appointed as ministers. They will serve as ex-officio Members of the 12th Parliament in accordance with the law. #PlenaryUg

These include;
✔️Hon. Sam Mayanja (Attorney General)
✔️Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba (Minister of ICT)
✔️Hon. Tom Butiime (Minister of Tourism)
✔️ Hon. Balaam Barugahara (Minister of Local Government)
✔️ Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Minister of Defence)
✔️ Hon. Sanjay Tanna (Minister of Trade)
✔️ Hon. Jonard Asiimwe (Minister of Science & Technology)
✔️Hon. Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo (State Minister for Higher Education)
✔️ Gen. Wilson Mbadi (State Minister for Trade)
✔️ Hon. Simon Mulongo (State Minister for Industrial Relations)
✔️ Hon. Alice Kaboyo (State Minister for Luwero Triangle)
✔️ Hon. Grace Mugasa (State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs)
✔️ Hon. David Bahati (State Minister for Industry)
✔️ Hon. Beatrice Anywar (State Minister for Environment)
✔️ Hon. Monica Musenero (State Minister for Energy)
✔️Hon. Cissy Mulondo (State Minister for General Duties)
✔️ Hon. Amina Mukalazi (State Minister for Privatisation)
✔️Hon. Magode Ikuya (State Minister for EAC Affairs).

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House will sit tomorrow, 10 June 2026 starting at 10am. Check out the Order Paper. #PlenaryUg

Happy Heroes' Day!

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📸 The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba is among the security chiefs attending #SONA2026.

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📸 Arrivals at #SONA2026

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Adjournment in pictures📸

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📸 The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija has graced us with his presence for #SONA2026.

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Uganda's exports has reached US$18billion in the last 12 months ending March 2026-@KagutaMuseveni. #SONA2026

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Before adjourning the sitting, Speaker @ObothOboth urged MPs to be generational leaders who do not only listen but act on the guidance of H.E President @KagutaMuseveni. #SONA2026

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House adjourned to Thursday, 11 June 2026 for the Budget presentation. #SONA2026

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The Order Paper. #SONA2026

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Minister of Agriculture, @FrankTumwebazek has pledged to continue working with @mofpedU to provide cheap credit to farmers.

He was speaking to the media shortly after his vetting.