Tayebwa Directs MPs to Ground Budgets and Laws in 'Musevenomics'

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has challenged parliamentary committee chairpersons to bridge the gap between the legislature and citizens by prioritizing routine field visits. Speaking at a quarterly performance retreat in Kampala, Tayebwa argued that direct community engagement is essential for meaningful oversight and building public trust.

Organized by Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng, the retreat brought together sectoral committee chairpersons and regional whips at Mestil Hotel. Tayebwa noted that the public image of Parliament relies heavily on how responsive lawmakers are outside the capital, adding that committees should frequently leave Kampala to gather firsthand information.

According to the Deputy Speaker, hands-on oversight equips legislators with realistic data needed when processing ministerial policy statements and budgetary allocations. He clarified that field visits do not always require formal parliamentary reports, as long as the gathered insights enrich the lawmakers’ understanding of grassroots implementation.

Beyond field supervision, Tayebwa strongly urged parliamentary leaders to codify “Musevenomics”—the government’s economic blueprint combining market principles, state guidance, value addition, and social inclusion—into national laws and budgets. He outlined key priorities for economic transformation, including legislating for local value addition, funding production infrastructure, and monitoring wealth-creation initiatives like the Parish Development Model.

Focusing heavily on industrialization, Tayebwa insisted that Uganda must stop exporting unprocessed commodities. He emphasized that the country must process, package, and brand items such as coffee, dairy, and minerals locally before export to spur household wealth and national productivity.

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