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Amidst the ‘MAKE SURE THOSE BAGANDA DON’T GET THE NUMBERS’ mumble by Speaker Anita Among, controversy continues to surround the rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
In a bid to save money spent on employees in government authorities and those in the mother ministries, government initiated a process of eliminating several Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the affected employees would be compensated and move on with life.
The Rural Electrification Agency was the first causality in the rationalization process followed by many including UNRA, Equal Opportunities Commission among others whose elimination bills are before parliament.
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Amidst intense opposition against pushing back the Uganda Coffee Development authority back to the Ministry of Agriculture which Members of Parliament say it’s a sick ministry, the bill sailed through as Speaker Anita Among faces backlash over her tribal sentiments with some even suggesting she apologizes or be forced to resign but she remains defiantly quiet about the matter.
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Here is a list of members of parliament including those from Museveni’s NRM who defied his position and voted against the pushing back of UCDA to the Ministry of Agriculture. Check through to see how your area Member of parliament voted.
List of MPs who voted against the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during yesterday’s #PlenaryUg sitting. #PlenaryUg pic.twitter.com/EwnDCR3YOU
— Parliament Watch (@pwatchug) October 25, 2024
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