In the video circulating on social media, Mr Zaake is seen being punched severally by Mr Akol until he fell on the floor

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Coffee Bill: 12 MPs suspended as Akol, Zaake fight over seat in plenary

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A heated debate in Uganda’s Parliament led to a physical altercation between Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake and Kilak North MP Anthony Akol.   The incident occurred during a tense plenary session centered on the controversial National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The clash escalated quickly, resulting in MP Zaake being assaulted and later transported to the hospital for medical attention. According to footage circulating on social media…

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Chaos Erupts in Parliament as MP Francis Zaake Hospitalized Following Physical Altercation with MP Anthony Akol

Speaker Anita Among has suspended about a dozen MPs after chaotic scenes in which Mityana Municipality legislator Francis Zaake was punched. Speaker Anita Among suspended the MPs for three consecutive sittings. She directed the Sergeant at Arms to make sure that the legislators suspended vacate the chambers. “I am proceeding to name the MPs and […]

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LIST: Speaker Anita Among Suspends Punched MP Zaake, 11 Others After Chaos Ahead Of Rationalization Debate

Mityana Municipality MP, being wheeled to the hospital after being beaten in Parliament As emotions continue to run high over debate on the controversial National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the speaker of Parliament has suspended 12 MPs from the House following a scuffle in the chambers during plenary session on Wednesday morning. A fight broke […] The post 12 MPs suspended, one hospitalised after a fight with another over seat in plenary ap…

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12 MPs suspended, one hospitalised after a fight with another over seat in plenary

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House’s reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake’s seat to make a point of order on the floor. When Zaake returned to take up his seat, he found Akol occupying it and tried to push him off…

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Speaker suspends MPs Akol, Zaake and 10 others after fight

Chaos broke out on Wednesday morning inside the parliamentary building shortly after the commencement of the plenary session. A major scuffle erupted between MPs during a debate over the presence of suspected armed security operatives dressed in civilian attire. Hon Francis Zaake was seen exchanging blows with Anthony Akol of Kilak County when the former reportedly tried to take the latter's seat. Zaake is said to have sustained injuries in the …

Pulse Uganda

Fist fight at parliament amid heavy security, Zaake hospitalised

Summary: Speaker Anita Annet Among ordered a check on the suspected gun holder. However, confusion erupted as individuals believed to be armed were seen moving behind the Speaker’s seat, triggering a wave of noise and chaos in the House. KAMPALA: The Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake was on Wednesday rushed to the hospital … The post MP Francis Zaake Hospitalized After Scuffle in Parliament; Speaker Suspends Multiple MPs a…

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MP Francis Zaake Hospitalized After Scuffle in Parliament; Speaker Suspends Multiple MPs

Speaker Anita Among has issued a formal apology following an altercation in Parliament on Wednesday involving Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake and Kilak North MP Anthony Akol. Zaake was reportedly beaten up by Akol after a heated argument over a sitting spot in the Chambers. The incident caused a stir in the House, prompting Speaker Among to express regret over the treatment of Zaake. “I want to register my apology for what happened to our …

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Speaker Anita Among Finally Apologizes After MP Zaake Was Thumped Inside Parliament - Secrets Emerge On Why Zaake And His Tormentor Akol Hate Each Other

A shocking incident unfolded in Uganda’s Parliament yesterday when Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake was violently punched by Kilak North MP Anthony Akol during a heated debate on the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Kampala, Uganda – Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake has been hospitalized following a violent altercation in Parliament’s chambers during a plenary session on Wednesday. The incident began when Zaake voiced security co…

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MP Zaake Violently Punched During Heated Parliamentary Debate

The Ugandan Parliament has become a sordid spectacle, a hall of infamy where MPs don’t even pretend to serve the people anymore. Today, in a grotesque display of ego and fury, Hon. Anthony Akol assaulted Hon. Francis Zaake—over a seat. This isn’t just childish; it’s a glaring symbol of the rot eating away at Uganda’s so-called leaders. This “house of representatives” is nothing more than a den of thugs too consumed by self-interest to do anythin…

Coffee Bill: 12 MPs suspended as Akol, Zaake fight over seat in plenary

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