By Kabuye Ronald
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has summoned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus for a meeting to discuss country’s economic situation amidst skyrocketing prices of essential commodities and fuel.
The development was confirmed by Dr. Kenneth Omona, the private secretary to the President in a letter addressed to the MPs of the ruling party.
The Caucus meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 26, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.
“This is to inform you that His Excellence the president will chair the NRM caucus meeting on April 26, 2022, at 2 pm at the Independence Grounds, Kololo, Kampala. The purpose of the meeting is for members to receive a brief on the country’s economic situation. This letter therefore communicates the information to you for your further management,” Omona’s letter reads in part.
Hon. Brandon Kintu the legislator representing Kagoma North who is also the caucus spokesperson said among other issues at the forefront of this urgent meeting include; commodity prices, the controversial Lubowa Hospital project, and the coffee agreement that has sparked public outrage.
Last month, a section of Legislators tasked government to explain the increasing commodity prices to the extent of advocating for suspension of fuel taxes among others
