Hon. Biara Emmanuel Wepukhulu is the incumbent Member of Parliament, Bulambuli County
Mbale, Uganda
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In politics, symbols often become a language of their own. They communicate identity, values, and a lasting connection with the people. Throughout Africa, many great leaders have been remembered not only for their words and actions but also for distinctive symbols that became part of their public image.
- H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Uganda) – the trademark hat.
- H.E. Daniel arap Moi (Kenya) – the fly whisk.
- Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga (Kenya) – the fly whisk.
- H.E. Nelson Mandela (South Africa) – his colourful "Madiba" shirts, symbolizing unity and reconciliation.
- H.E. Julius Kambarage Nyerere (Tanzania) – his simple traditional attire and walking stick, reflecting humility and servant leadership.
- H.E. Kenneth Kaunda (Zambia) – the white handkerchief he famously carried during public appearances.
- H.E. Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) – the red beret, symbolizing courage and revolutionary leadership.
- H.E. Muammar Gaddafi (Libya) – his distinctive traditional robes and sunglasses.
- H.E. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana) – his kente cloth, representing African pride and independence.
- H.E. Patrice Lumumba (DR Congo) – his signature horn-rimmed glasses, which became closely associated with his image.
As for me, I have chosen the walking stick as my political signature. To me, it represents guidance, resilience, wisdom, and standing firmly with the people through every challenge. Every leader leaves a legacy, and every legacy is remembered by something that inspires generations.
After all, H.E Julius Kambarage Nyerere had a walking stick and represented his people effctively, I will also keep mine jealously
Alunta Continua!
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This afternoon, at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye 🇹🇷, I had the honour and privilege of meeting my former boss and mentor, Mr. Bob Natifu @bNATIFU, Commissioner for Climate Change at Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment. 🇺🇬
Sir, your mentorship, guidance and wealth of experience continue to inspire my leadership journey, from public service to the Parliament of Uganda.
Leadership is a continuous journey of learning, and I will never stop learning from you.
It is always a pleasure to reconnect with those who helped shape our professional journeys. @TonyNatif
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#COP31 #ClimateAction #Uganda #Leadership #Mentorship
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Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja met with @FAODG and @CarlSkau at @FAO and @WFP headquarters in Rome, Italy, during the World Food Forum.
She commended the UN agencies for their longstanding collaboration with 🇺🇬 and called for increased cooperation on interventions aimed at promoting food security.
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Honored to host Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Kenya H.E Matsuura Hiroshi at the office this Morning. Our two countries share a longstanding friendship built on mutual respect and cooperation that we all commit to continue building.
When your fitness coach tells you, “Keep pushing! You're getting closer to your fitness goals every day.” 💪🏋️♂️🔥
That's all the motivation I need! No shortcuts, no excuses just discipline, consistency, and determination.
Thanks coach Bob🙏🏽🥳🤞🏿
Fitness is a journey, not a destination! 💯
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DAY ONE OF DECONSTRUCTING KASONGO PR GAMES.
If you are asking for votes, just ask without mentioning people's names in between your speech. It doesn't sit well with me when Kasongo calls Edwin Sifuna an extortionist simply because he was on their necks when they were conducting unconstitutional business with his mogul. Kasongo needs to understand that we are no longer in an era where people were easily manipulated into loving lies and embracing hate speech.
This old man, Kasongo, has normalised lying and using hateful words against his opponents. Anadhani sisi ni wazazi wetu? We can clearly see through your lies, no matter how much you try to coat them.
Kasongo must go home this is,
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"Moto mkali zaidi huko Jehanamu umetengewa wale wanaona ndugu zao wakipotea na wanapiga makofi...
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I am deeply honoured and privileged to represent the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda @Parliament_Ug at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye 🇹🇷.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the leadership of Parliament @ObothOboth for the trust and confidence placed in me.
I undertake this responsibility with humility, dedication, and a firm commitment to advancing Uganda’s interests in global climate discussions, particularly on climate resilience, adaptation, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
I look forward to meaningful engagements, sharing experiences, and advocating for practical solutions to the climate challenges facing Uganda and the wider African continent.
I pledge to represent the Parliament of Uganda with dignity, professionalism, and distinction.
Hon. Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara
MP, Bulambuli Constituency
Regional Whip, Elgon Zone–Bugisu Sub-region
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We are very impressed with the ongoing work at the grassroots level driven by all our volunteer movements across the country. We see you and salute your efforts. The National Secretariat in Nairobi is dedicated to supporting your efforts. Reach out to them whenever you need assistance.
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Ona vile alikuwa anaskia smarta , alikuwa anaskia fine thank you, alikuwa anaskia Bango Biee😌
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GREAT LEADERSHIP IS BUILT ON WISDOM, HUMILITY, AND THE COURAGE TO LISTEN. 🇺🇬
I wish to sincerely appreciate General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) @mkainerugaba for demonstrating the spirit of a listening leader by reconsidering and withdrawing his earlier remarks concerning the Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug.
This is a commendable gesture of political maturity, mutual respect, and statesmanship. True leadership is not measured by the absence of criticism, but by the wisdom to embrace constructive counsel and transform it into an opportunity for growth.
General MK, our constructive criticism should never be mistaken for opposition or hostility. It is an expression of goodwill, patriotism, and our shared desire to see you succeed. We are prepared to offer the necessary guidance, encouragement, and support to help nurture your leadership potential and prepare you for the enormous responsibilities that may lie ahead.
History offers valuable lessons from transformative African leaders such as Captain Ibrahim Traoré @CapitaineIb226 of Burkina Faso, the late President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania, and President Duma Boko @duma_boko of Botswana. Their experiences remind us of the importance of courage, national pride, discipline, accountability, and a people-centred development agenda.
However, Uganda must chart its own path, anchored in our Constitution, democratic values, national unity, and strong institutions.
Our ambition should be to build a Uganda that competes with the world's most successful economies.
In 1962, when Uganda attained independence, Singapore was also at an early stage of its economic transformation. Today, Singapore stands among the world's most prosperous economies. There is no reason Uganda, blessed with extraordinary natural resources, fertile land, a youthful population, and immense human potential, cannot pursue a similarly remarkable transformation.
But this dream requires collective effort. We must strengthen Parliament, respect the Judiciary, empower the Executive, professionalise our institutions, defeat corruption, and create an environment where innovation, investment, hard work, and merit determine success.
General MK, strong institutions do not weaken a leader; they strengthen his legacy. Constructive criticism does not diminish leadership; it refines it. And national unity does not demand that we always agree, but that we remain committed to a common national purpose.
Our generation has a historic responsibility to build upon the peace, stability, and foundation established under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and take Uganda to even greater heights of socioeconomic transformation.
Let us embrace dialogue over confrontation, patriotism over personal interests, and institution-building over individual differences.
The Uganda we dream of is possible. The prosperity our people deserve is achievable. And the future we desire must be built together.
YES, WE CAN! YES, UGANDA CAN! 🇺🇬
Hon. Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara
Member of Parliament, Bulambuli Constituency
Regional Whip, Elgon Zone – Bugisu Sub-region
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GREAT LEADERSHIP IS BUILT ON WISDOM, HUMILITY, AND THE COURAGE TO LISTEN. 🇺🇬
I wish to sincerely appreciate General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) @mkainerugaba for demonstrating the spirit of a listening leader by reconsidering and withdrawing his earlier remarks concerning the Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug.
This is a commendable gesture of political maturity, mutual respect, and statesmanship. True leadership is not measured by the absence of criticism, but by the wisdom to embrace constructive counsel and transform it into an opportunity for growth.
General MK, our constructive criticism should never be mistaken for opposition or hostility. It is an expression of goodwill, patriotism, and our shared desire to see you succeed. We are prepared to offer the necessary guidance, encouragement, and support to help nurture your leadership potential and prepare you for the enormous responsibilities that may lie ahead.
History offers valuable lessons from transformative African leaders such as Captain Ibrahim Traoré @CapitaineIb226 of Burkina Faso, the late President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania, and President Duma Boko @duma_boko of Botswana. Their experiences remind us of the importance of courage, national pride, discipline, accountability, and a people-centred development agenda.
However, Uganda must chart its own path, anchored in our Constitution, democratic values, national unity, and strong institutions.
Our ambition should be to build a Uganda that competes with the world's most successful economies.
In 1962, when Uganda attained independence, Singapore was also at an early stage of its economic transformation. Today, Singapore stands among the world's most prosperous economies. There is no reason Uganda, blessed with extraordinary natural resources, fertile land, a youthful population, and immense human potential, cannot pursue a similarly remarkable transformation.
But this dream requires collective effort. We must strengthen Parliament, respect the Judiciary, empower the Executive, professionalise our institutions, defeat corruption, and create an environment where innovation, investment, hard work, and merit determine success.
General MK, strong institutions do not weaken a leader; they strengthen his legacy. Constructive criticism does not diminish leadership; it refines it. And national unity does not demand that we always agree, but that we remain committed to a common national purpose.
Our generation has a historic responsibility to build upon the peace, stability, and foundation established under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and take Uganda to even greater heights of socioeconomic transformation.
Let us embrace dialogue over confrontation, patriotism over personal interests, and institution-building over individual differences.
The Uganda we dream of is possible. The prosperity our people deserve is achievable. And the future we desire must be built together.
YES, WE CAN! YES, UGANDA CAN! 🇺🇬
Hon. Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara
Member of Parliament, Bulambuli Constituency
Regional Whip, Elgon Zone – Bugisu Sub-region
@HonTwallafadil
@BalaamBarugahar
@DaudiKabanda
@chairtoyota
@PLUsecretariat
@NRMOnline
@KagutaMuseveni
East or West, Home is the Best! ❤️🏡
Come and discover the breathtaking beauty of Bulambuli, Mbale City, and the entire Elgon Zone! 🌍⛰️
From the magnificent slopes of Mt. Elgon to our beautiful landscapes, rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and hardworking people, our region is truly a hidden gem of Uganda.
Visit Elgon, experience our beauty, embrace our culture, and invest in our future!
Elgon Zone , Our Pride, Our Heritage, Our Home! 🇺🇬❤️
Hon. Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara
MP, Bulambuli Constituency | Regional Whip, Elgon Zone
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BAMASAABA, LET US APPRECIATE THE EFFORTS OF OUR LEADERS IF WE WANT OUR REGION TO DEVELOP!
Leadership is not about remaining silent when our people are suffering. It is about speaking boldly, lobbying tirelessly and ensuring that government interventions reach those who need them most.
For months, I consistently appealed to the Government, through the Ministry responsible for Disaster Preparedness @OPMUganda @RobinahNabbanja , to shift our approach from disaster response to disaster preparedness. We cannot continue counting dead bodies after every landslide when we have an opportunity to save lives before disaster strikes.
I am grateful that our NRM Government @NRMOnline listened to our appeals and allocated UGX 43 billion towards emergency relocation support to protect vulnerable households in the Elgon Zone against the looming El Niño-related risks.
Unfortunately, during this advocacy, some individuals labelled me opposition-leaning simply because I was demanding urgent government action. Yet H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reminded us at NALI and during the NRM Caucus meeting at Kololo that Members of Parliament must speak for their people.
That is exactly what I have been doing, and I will continue doing so without fear or favour.
It is unfortunate that when we lobby for government intervention, some people question our political loyalty, and when resources finally arrive, the same voices discourage beneficiaries from accepting assistance.
My humble appeal is that we must never allow political differences, personal disagreements or misinformation to stand in the way of saving human lives.
Let me once again clarify that the UGX 18 million per household is an emergency relocation package, NOT compensation for land.
The legitimate concerns surrounding land ownership, the proposed demolition of houses and the future use of ancestral land have already been raised by me on the Floor of Parliament. I also formally submitted a copy of these concerns to the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister for further consideration.
We shall continue engaging the Government to ensure that the relocation exercise protects both the lives and the legitimate rights of our people.
Fellow Bamasaaba, development requires unity, constructive criticism, appreciation and collective responsibility. Let us support our leaders when they deliver, guide them when necessary and put the interests of our communities above individual political differences.
We remain firmly committed to the NRM Government's development agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni @KagutaMuseveni. We shall not be distracted by those who seek to undermine well-intentioned government programmes, particularly interventions aimed at saving lives.
Our mission is clear: Save lives today, protect our people's rights and build a safer, more prosperous Elgon Zone for future generations.
Hon. Emmanuel Wepukhulu Biara
Member of Parliament, Bulambuli Constituency
Regional Whip, Elgon Zone – Bugisu Sub-region
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY! 🇺🇬
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🚨 The first NRM CEC member to talk about the State House transition meeting.
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Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja held discussions with the Secretary General of the @commonwealthsec Hon. @AyorkorBotchwey on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.
The meeting focused on the Commonwealth Nature Finance Roundtable planned to take place in Uganda in 2027. The engagement will seek to turn the Commonwealth Nature Initiative, which was launched by King Charles during CHOGM, into bankable projects.
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My time as CDF is coming to an end. I will hand over this office and dedicate my life to Christ after that - Muhoozi Kainerugaba
AFANDE GENERAL MK, LET US RESPECT PARLIAMENT AND THE PRINCIPLE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS.
Dear General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Chairman of the PLU,
With utmost respect, I wish to remind you that undermining Parliament is, by extension, undermining the sovereign people of Uganda who elected their representatives to the August House @Parliament_Ug and also means undermining its leader who is the speaker of parliament Rt. Hon Jacob Oboth @ObothOboth.
Parliament is not an institution of political opponents alone. It includes your own allies and representatives, such as Hon. Daudi Kabanda @DaudiKabanda, Hon. Balaam Barugahara @BalaamBarugahar and Hon. Fadil Twala @HonTwallafadil, among others.
It also includes the Executive, represented by H.E @KagutaMuseveni. Vice President Jessica Alupo @jessica_alupo, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja @RobinahNabbanja and Cabinet Ministers. Disrespecting Parliament therefore risks undermining the very government and President we all serve.
Furthermore, the UPDF @MODVA_UPDF , which you command as CDF, is represented in Parliament by ten military representatives, including senior officers such as Gen. Kavuma and Gen. Gonyi. Parliament also exercises legislative and oversight responsibilities over national defence and security. How, then, can an institution with military representation be discouraged from discussing matters of national security?
In one of your recent posts, you also suggested the possibility of becoming Vice President. Should that happen, you would equally be part of the same constitutional framework whose institutions deserve mutual respect.
Articles 1, 79 and 90 of our Constitution affirm the sovereignty of the people, the legislative authority of Parliament and its oversight responsibilities. As Members of Parliament, we have a constitutional duty to deliberate on matters of national importance, including security, governance, development and international affairs.
General, I offer this advice not out of hostility but out of genuine respect for you, the President, the NRM Government @NRMOnline and the future of our country.
Strong institutions do not weaken strong leaders; they strengthen the nation.
Our shared political mission can only succeed when the Executive @StateHouseUg , Legislature and Judiciary @JudiciaryUG respect one another's constitutional mandates.
I therefore respectfully appeal to you to uphold the dignity and independence of Parliament. Uganda's stability, democracy and future depend on mutual institutional respect, constructive dialogue and constitutional governance.
We can disagree without disrespecting one another. We can correct one another without undermining the institutions we collectively serve.
For God and My Country!
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