Kadaga lauded on neutrality
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, is received by Masaka Woman MP Frieda Mubanda in Bukomansimbi District at the weekend.
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The praises. Leaders, residents join to praise the Speaker’s handling of Parliament, with some wishing she could be elevated to a higher position.
Residents of Bukomansimbi District have praised the Speaker, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, for her neutrality and maturity in handling of affairs in the Ninth Parliament.
“We even wish you could be elevated to a higher political post,” said Ms Agnes Namaganda, the localWoman MP, without elaborating the post she wished for the Speaker.
This was at Misanvu Teachers College on Sunday, where Ms Kadaga was the chief guest during the college’s graduation ceremony.
Ms Namaganda described Ms Kadaga as neutral and mature in her management of Parliament.
The Speaker’s visit caused a lot of excitement, especially among the women, who jostled around her to shake her hand.
The district chairperson, Mr Mohammed Kateregga, thanked Ms Kadaga for honouring the invitation to the ceremony at which 75 nursery schoolteachers graduated.
The Speaker thanked the people of the area for voting President Museveni in the last election.
“I know that when it came to your MPs, you opted to vote for the opposition. Good enough, they are good performers and I urge you to work with them to develop the country.” She donated Shs1 million towards theconstruction of a library block.
Mr Kateregga said the district’s effort to carry out development projects is hampered by insufficient funds. He said that only half of the Shs11 billion that had been budgeted for had not been realised.
Bishop Godfrey Makumbi, of West Buganda Diocese, thanked the Speaker and the other people who attended the function for the generous contributions towards the construction.
About Shs7 million was raised in cash and pledges.
