‘Transparency, accountability and indiscrimination of all citizens and political tolerance are Critical to minimising distrust as an underrated cause of unconstitutional change of governments and anarchy’
Kampala Woman MP Malende, who sustained chest and shoulder pain from the incident, expressed her gratitude to the hospital management for their care, although she is set for a medical review on December 19, 2024.
According to Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye, the incident appeared timed to deflect attention and allow the government to pass the Bill without much opposition.
Ahead of resumption of business in the August House, a member of the ruling NRM party has stood up to challenge President Museveni's handling of the controversial coffee debate
'Your comments in the recent NRM caucus meeting in which you referred to those of us opposed to the now Controversial Coffee Bill as criminals left me bewildered but also wondering whether we are still a democracy or not'
During the discussions, Buganda NRM MPs articulated the anxieties of farmers about the proposed dissolution of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
Dr Besigye argues that the institution has already been stripped of its power and autonomy, and President Museveni’s plan to incorporate the UCDA as a government department would further weaken its effectiveness.
Sources report that President Museveni intends to convene a meeting with NRM MPs from the Buganda region, many of whom have voiced strong opposition to the integration plan.
