Timothy Nyangweso

The Protection of Sovereignty Bill on @ubctvuganda at 10pm. - Will this bill strengthen National independence or isolate Uganda economically & diplomatically? - When you say ‘Sovereignty’ do you mean protecting Uganda or shielding Government from Who & What? Meet the panel @BaryomunsiChris @norbertmao @NandalaMafabi @HonOpendi @JKiija

Unfortunately, we are debating with individuals who are heading into elections. Mao, who is contesting for the Speakership, cannot afford any missteps, and this debate will likely favor the Bill. - Hon. Nandala Mafabi #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

This law appears to be aimed at targeting political actors rather than addressing any broader public interest - Hon. Nandala Mafabi #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

While we are advancing this Bill, the government still relies on foreign funding. If this funding does not come through, we risk losing over 5–6 trillion shillings that would have entered the economy to provide a buffer and support various sectors - Hon. Nandala Mafabi

On Air Now: UBC Behind theHeadlines with @TimNyangweso Topic: The Sovereignty Bill: National Protection or Policy Overreach? watch live ~ youtube.com/live/93vW4q048… Tune in! | #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The debate should instead focus on whether, as a democratic society, nothing in the Sovereignty Bill should undermine democracy. Critics point to aspects of the Bill that they argue could make Uganda less free and less democratic - Hon. @norbertmao #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

As African legislators, we are working on an African charter on family, sovereignty, and values. Africa has become a focus for those who believe they can redefine African values from the outside. To me this Bill is a step forward - Hon. Sarah Opendi #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Corruption must be clearly defined and understood for what it is. Everyone must understand that it is theft; not given names that make it seem normal. #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Despite constituency challenges and local plans, national priorities remain key. You may be called to support projects like oil roads in Bunyoro because they serve the wider national interest - Hon. @emmanuel_dombo #UBCBehindtheheadlines

The NRM retreat should not prevent any political party from organizing and preparing its own retreats - -Hon. @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

OnAir Now: UBC Behind the Headlines with @TimNyangweso Topic: Party Discipline Vs National Interest watch live ~ youtube.com/live/P-1BiIllF… #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

.@TimNyangweso: What should come first: national interest or party interest? #UBCBehindtheheadlines. .

The Aftermath of @NRMOnline Kyankwanzi Retreat on @ubctvuganda at 10pm. -What did Kyankwanzi Resolve & Why should Ugandans care? - Is NRM willing to fight corruption or it’s a form of governance? Meet the panel @BaryomunsiChris @LydiaWanyoto_M @YusufSerunkuma @emmanuel_dombo @jwbalunywa

In my opinion, we need alignment. Ideally, the first candidates for the Kyankwazi retreat should be the leaders themselves. The challenge, in my view, is that they are the ones teaching, yet they should also be participants. - Hon. @Mbidde #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

"To clear the air regarding Hon. Mao: the guidelines initially included cabinet ministers, and were later expanded to include those elected to the 12th Parliament. He happens to be one of them; nothing else determined his invitation" - Hon. @Mbidde #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Unfortunately, we have not yet established a policy requiring every Ugandan to attend such retreats; they are still limited. These retreats serve as a space to re-energize individuals in their respective roles and align them with the nation’s priorities - Hon. Atim Agnes

Internal discipline and party cohesion will be key areas of discussion. Another focus will be the year ahead—shaping the forward agenda and implementing the social agenda outlined in the manifesto - Hon. @mukulaa #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

"Clearly, this is a retreat. The question is whether the NRM itself now has a well-defined ideology." - Hon. @Mbidde #UBCBehindtheHeadlines. .

This is not an attempt to indoctrinate members of Parliament. It is simply bringing the party together to ensure smoother policy implementation, alignment with government bills, and to prevent uncertainty in governance - Hon. @mukulaa #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The effectiveness of the retreats can be measured in various ways, including by examining government achievements such as the growth of a fast-moving economy - Hon. Atim Agnes #UBCBehindtheheadlines