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Third Deputy Prime Minister Kivejinja takes oath of allegiance

Isaac Senabulya — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:46:57 +0000

Kirunda Kivejinja swearing-in last month

The new Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs Kirunda Kivejinja has taken oaths of Allegiance and of Member of Parliament. Kirunda Kivejinja, 80, was last month appointed by the President to the position. The portfolio has been vacant since the death of Eriya Kategeya in 2013.

Kirunda Kivejinja who is now an Ex-officio MP swore to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Uganda and to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. He also swore to give faithful service to Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga welcomed the new Member and advised him to serve the country objectively.

Kirunda Kivejinja has ever represented Bugweri County in Parliament. He has in the past also served as Minister of Relief and Social Rehabilitation and of Internal Affairs.

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Government defends the police conduct in quelling protests

Gerald Businge — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:19:40 +0000

Government has defended the conduct of the police in quelling the walk to work protest as responsible and normal.

The internal affairs minister Kirunda Kivejinja says the forces have all time used appropriate force when dealing with protestors.

Kirunda Kivejinja, Uganda's Internal Affairs Minister

Opposition politicians and some human rights activists have on several occasions accused the police force as being heavy handed when enforcing law and order.

Kivejinja says the constitution is very clear with agreement assented too by all political parties concerning demonstration and precession.

He says their clear guidelines on demonstrations and processions, political parties’ leaders’ engage in unlawful demonstrations outside the agreed frame work.

“If we are to have a progressive and law abiding country, political leaders should not committee crimes with impunity,” Kivejinja said.

By Mugisa Isaac Mathias

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