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Tayebwa wants the parliamentary leadership to discuss and chart solutions to the noticeable decline in adherence to the institution's dress code among Members of Parliament (MPs).
Scheduled for next week, the high-level gathering will include key parliamentary figures such as the Leader of Opposition (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, Government Chief Whip, Hamson Obua, party whips, and the Chairperson of the Committee of Rules.
“We need to give proper guidance that is harmonized in as far as interpretation of the rules on dressing is concerned,” Tayebwa told the House.
This follows concerns voiced by some MPs over a perceived laxity in dress standards, sparking a broader conversation about the need for uniformity and professionalism in parliamentary attire.
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Hon. Joseph Ssewungu, the Kalungu West MP took to the floor first to lament the gradual departure from the established dress code, despite his personal efforts to maintain sartorial excellence.
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“This House has rules of procedure, and among them, there is a dress code,” Ssewungu remarked.
“This House is changing slowly….when I come as MP, and Shadow Minister of Education, I dress smartly as you see me. I don’t know whether it is procedurally okay if we remove the stringent demands of dress code in our rules, otherwise, we are degenerating slowly. If we rose on points of order here, we would have 10 MPs sent out today.”
Parliament's Rules of Procedure, specifically Section 82, lay down explicit guidelines for how MPs are to dress.
For men, the options range from suits, shirts with ties, and long trousers with jackets, to traditional attire such as a kanzu with a jacket or a safari suit.
Women MPs are expected to wear suits, dresses (with or without jackets), blouses with skirts, or appropriate traditional wear. Additionally, the rules stipulate that dignified shoes are mandatory, with exceptions only granted by the Speaker.
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