Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Zaake is recovering in Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, after suffering multiple injuries from an altercation with fellow legislator Anthony Akol. Zaake, who was attacked on November 6, 2024, spoke out from his hospital bed, explaining the incident and his decision not to retaliate. Zaake revealed that he had anticipated…
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Chaos Erupts in Parliament as Coffee Bill Passes Amid Violence and Controversy.
On November 6, 2024, a heated and chaotic scene unfolded in Uganda’s Parliament as lawmakers debated the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, which proposed the rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, was eventually passed, but not without significant turmoil. The physical altercation that set the tone…
Katuntu Promises Fairness As Zaake Hearings Start.
Updated at 0006 EAT on February 24th 2022. Parliament’s Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline has commenced hearings into MP Francis Zaake (NUP, Mityana Municipality)’s alleged unbecoming conduct, with Chairperson, Hon Abdu Katuntu promising fairness. Zaake, a Parliament Commissioner, is set to appear before the committee following comments attributed to a Twitter channel allegedly belonging…
Rules Committee To Begin Probe Into Zaake Disciplinary Case.
Updated at 2234 EAT on FEB 21st 2021. Parliament’s Rules, Privileges and Disciplinary Committee on Monday held a preparation meeting ahead of a probe into Mityana Municipality legislator Francis Zaake’s conduct. Zaake, who sits on the Parliamentary Commission, the governing body of parliament, is accused using neutralizing and demeaning language while responding to Deputy Speaker…
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