Parliament has approved Katakwi Woman MP retired Maj. Jessica Alupo and Robinah Nabbanja as the new Vice President and Prime Minister of Uganda, respectively .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alupo is the second woman Vice President while Nabbanja is the first Leader of Government Business Uganda has had since independence. The motion seeking Parliament\u2019s approval for Alupo was moved by Ruhinda North MP Thomas Tayebwa and seconded by Worker\u2019s representative Charles Bakabulindi in accordance with Article 108 (2) of the Constitution. Tayebwa said that Alupo has demonstrated potential to serve and that she is a vibrant and distinguished citizen of Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After her approval Alupo vowed to working with all people regardless of their political shed, background or views to realise Uganda\u2019s development potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI take the opportunity to thank the appointing authority for the great confidence he has placed in me, I will not take it for granted. I promise you and the people of Uganda that I will not spare any energy in me while serving this country on this appointment and we will work closely with you as a team to ensure that we serve this country expeditiously,\u201d she pledged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nabbanja promised to strengthen the link between the executive arm of government and parliament.\u201d I pledged to work with fellow ministers and MPs to ensure that the NRM manifesto is effectively implemented especially transforming a good percentage of the 3.3 million households still in subsistence economy into money economy .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUgandans expect and are yearning for quality service delivery from government. This we can achieve if we put our minds together and focus on timely implementation of government projects and programs,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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