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Ugandan MPs Released After Being Suspended for Misconduct

In spite of chaos in Parliament and the suspension of 25 MPs, ruling party legislator Raphael Magezi tabled a bill seeking to amend the constitution to allow someone over the age of 75 to become president of the country.

Uganda: Suspended MPs Released, Summoned At CID Headquarters

Monitor, 28 September 2017

Police last night released all the 25 MPs who had been arrested after they were suspended by Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, over misconduct. Read more »
Uganda: I Ordered MPs Arrest - Kayihura

Monitor, 28 September 2017

The Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura says he will not apologise for ordering Wednesday arrest of Opposition and Independent MPs at Parliament. Read more »

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A scene in Parliament after Speaker Rebecca Kadaga suspended 25 MPs including the State Minister for Water Ronald Kibuule.

Uganda: Chaos in Parliament - 'Let Us Pray for Each Other'

Monitor, 27 September 2017

The chaos that erupted in Parliament this afternoon has polarised Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: Magyezi Tables 'Age Limit' Motion

Independent (Kampala), 27 September 2017

MP Raphael Magyezi (Igara West -NRM) has moved the motion seeking leave to introduce a Private Members Bill to ammend the constitution. Read more »
Uganda: UCC Directive Bites As Broadcasters Comply

Monitor, 27 September 2017

Radio and television stations that have been relaying live proceedings of Parliament debating Constitutional amendments on Wednesday halted the broadcasts following a directive by… Read more »
Uganda: Presidential Guards Take Over Parliament, Arrest 27 MPs

Observer, 27 September 2017

A joint force of presidential guards, the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) soldiers and police officers attached to parliament forcibly pulled out several legislators opposed to… Read more »
Uganda: Moi's parting Gift to Kenya and Why Uganda Needs to Pay Attention

Monitor, 28 September 2017

It appears from press reports that President Museveni is not only interested in the move to amend the age limit clause, but is actively involved in the behind-the-scenes manoeuvres… Read more »
Uganda: Age Limit - Legislation At Gun Point Is Overthrow of Constitution

Monitor, 28 September 2017

When all is said and done, the debate on the proposed lifting of the age limit in the 1995 Constitution boils down to a referendum like question: Do you want President Museveni to… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition to Constitutional Amendments Growing Fast

Monitor, 28 September 2017

This week, it was Rebecca Kadaga's turn to chair Parliament. Her deputy Jacob Oulanyah last week bravely steered the House to an adjournment after irate MPs attacked government for… Read more »

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Age Limit Debate Shuts Down Parliament - Again

For the second time in less than seven days, the plenary to debate MP Raphael Magyezi's motion on amending of the age limit was adjourned prematurely thanks to the filibustering of ... Read more »
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What People are Saying about the Ugandan Age Limit Debate

A motion to change the age limit for the Ugandan presidency has brought chaos to the country's Parliament - and the debate has spilled over into the press. Here are a selection of ... Read more »
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Ugandan MPs Released After Being Suspended for Misconduct

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Age Limit Debate Shuts Down Parliament - Again

What People are Saying about the Ugandan Age Limit Debate

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