Arthur Wadero

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Arthur Wadero

Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to investigate Members of Parliament (MPs) accused of receiving Shs100 million (each) from classified State House funds. Speaking at a press briefing after chairing a shadow cabinet meeting at Parliament on Tuesday morning, Ssenyonyi challenged both the IGG and President Museveni to account for the funds and reveal the full list of beneficiaries.

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Arthur Wadero

If a city on a hill—as a biblical passage stresses—cannot be hidden, then Kampala City is more than within eyeshot. Originally built on the seven hills of Old Kampala, Mengo, Kibuli, Namirembe, Rubaga, Nsambya and Nakasero, Kampala—with more than 20 hills now under its belt—stands out like the proverbial sore thumb.

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Arthur Wadero

The Office of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) has directed all opposition Members of Parliament who received Shs100 million financial bail out to return the money immediately. The directive was issued during a closed-door opposition caucus meeting on Thursday April 10, 2025, chaired by Mr Muwanga Kivumbi, who is currently acting as LoP in the absence of Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, who is out of the country.

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Arthur Wadero

The Office of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) has directed all opposition Members of Parliament who received Shs100 million financial bail out to return the money immediately. The directive was issued during a closed-door opposition caucus meeting on Thursday April 10, 2025, chaired by Mr Muwanga Kivumbi, who is currently acting as LoP in the absence of Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, who is out of the country.

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Arthur Wadero

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has dismissed claims that legislators received a Shs100 million gift, labeling the allegation as “street talk.” Tayebwa’s comments came after Mr Muwanga Kivumbi, who was standing in for the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, demanded that the House leadership address the rumors circulating about the Shs100 million MPs were allegedly given on Tuesday.