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The parliament of Uganda has said that Mabira forest give away reports that have hit headlines of different media in Uganda are mere hearsay. Speaking to the media inKampala, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah said that the issue has never been presented to parliament by the government for discussion. He says that he […]
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has challenged adults to nurture children in ways that will reflect their good characters if children are to be responsible and resourceful to their communities and the country. Launching a five-year strategic plan for the Uganda Parliamentary forum for children at Parliament, Oulanyah said it’s the responsibility of all […]
The Renowned pastor of the victory Christian centre Kampala pastor Joseph Serwadda has called upon government to discover the dormant resources within born again Christians and tap their talents for development. Serwadda made the call through his book entitled “untapped resource in Uganda’s development” which delivered to the deputy speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah today. […]
The deputy speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanya has rubbished media reports that the appointments committee of Parliament was wrong in dropping some ministerial nominees on academic grounds. Oulanya says the committee did what the Constitution mandates it to do. Four nominees were dropped by the committee vetting ministerial appointments on issues ranging from […]
Over 39 Civil society organizations have petitioned parliament demanding for immediate action against the former minister s for health who were implicated in the mismanagement of HIV/ AIDS funds. The petition was presented to the deputy speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah by the head of the group Lukia Nyombi at parliament. Lukia Nyombi said that the judiciary […]
Kibuku county MP and former ministerial nominee Saleh Kamba has rubbished and blasted the appointments committee of Parliament calling it a collection of people filled with malice. Kamba who had been nominated for minister of state for Bunyoro affairs says the committee members, having failed to pin him on academic grounds, resorted to his being […]
Eleven ministers have been sworn in as Ex-officio Members of Parliament on June 7 in a function that was presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah Those sworn-in included; Eriya Kategaya (1st Deputy Premier), Maria Kiwanuka (Finance), Ruhakana Rugunda (ICT), Jeje Odong (State Min. for Defense), […]
Some members of the Parliament appointments committee, currently scrutinizing and vetting President Museveni’s ministerial appointments seems uncomfortable with the age bracket of all Deputy Prime Ministers. The first Deputy Premier, Eriya Kategaya told journalists waiting for him outside of the committee room that Leader of Opposition Nandala Mafabi has questioned his age. Mafabi reportedly said […]
The deputy speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah has called upon Africans to change their attitudes towards donor funds. Speaking as a chief guest during the launch of the book “THE Audacity to change” breaking the Berlin wall in Africa by Professor Michael D Kaluya, Oulanya said that Africans just wait for money in order to […]
The Omoro county Member of Parliament, NRM Jacob Oulanyah has been elected the Deputy Speaker of the Uganda’s 9th parliament in the elections that were conducted on May 19 at parliament in Kampala. Oulanya contested with the Aruu county legislator, FDC Odonga Otto. Oulanyah garnered 299 (83.8%) votes against his opponent’s 58 (16.2%) votes. Oulanyah […]