Dr. Chris Baryomunsi

Speaking to journalists in Kampala, Prof.  Nsibambi has said this bill was so important because FGM was causing birth complications such as obstructed labor, and severe bleeding leading to death and yet there were no law to prohibit such a destructive act.

The Prime Minister says it was therefore very wise of Dr. Baryomunsi to have spotted this gap in the law and moved a bill that was later passed by the government.

He says however MPs should avoid moving Private Members bills before contacting the relevant ministries in relation to that bill just to ensure that such MPs are not handling matters that are being considered by the ministries otherwise they will not be given leave by Parliament to move a motion that is being handled by the ministries.

He says to avoid all such disturbance, MPs should always contact relevant ministries before moving Private Member’s bills on the floor of Parliament.

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Speaker Edward SSekandi

Nsibambi said this at the official launch of the 2008- 2009 scorecard assessment of members of Parliament at Serena Hotel. The assessment report indicated improved performance from the legislators.

The Prime Minster has told members that turned up for the launch that the manner in which the Speakers preside over Parliament affects significantly the way other MPs perform for example they must have
skills to balance debates in the house and also guide MPs to rigorously follow the rules of Parliament.

He says their assessment could be based on the Speaker’s performance in Parliamentary debates or on their performances in the constituencies since that can easily be done than within Parliament.

AFLI through its scorecard assessment assesses all other members of Parliament apart from Speakers of Parliament and AFLI has decided not to include them in their assessment of the MPs because of their unique roles in Parliament for example they do not vote on bills and are required to be impartial on any matters of discussion on the floor.

Uganda parliament has two speakers, Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi and his deputy, Rebecca Kadaga.
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