DP calls for amendments to parliamentary rules 

The Democratic Party (DP) has called for amendments to the parliamentary rules of procedure to allow political parties to exercise greater control over their members holding parliamentary positions. This request comes after recent controversies where the National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership attempted to remove Nyendo-Mukungwe Division MP, Mathias Mpuuga, from his current role as Parliamentary Commissioner. They wanted to replace him with Mityana Municipality MP, Francis Zaake, however, Mpuuga has refused to step down. Mpuuga’s stance is supported by the current parliament’s rules of procedure which give political parties little say in making such changes. Speaking to the media at the party’s headquarters in Kampala on Tuesday afternoon, DP secretary-general, Mr. Gerald Siranda, explained the situation. He said that according […]