Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Ensured quorum and party discipline during critical votes
• Coordinated passage of the National Budget (2021/22) and Tax Amendments Bill
• Led government negotiations with opposition on the Parliamentary Pensions Bill
• Reduced absenteeism by 22% through whip system reforms

Presiding & Institutional Reforms

• Presided over 286 sittings of the 11th Parliament
• Championed the Parliamentary Digitalisation Agenda – e‑voting and virtual sessions
• Led the Hansard Reform Committee to improve record accuracy and public access
• Introduced the “Speakership on Tour” initiative: taking Parliament to the people in 12 districts

National Economy & Natural Resources

As a member of the National Economy Committee, scrutinized macro-economic policies and the National Development Plan II. On Natural Resources, oversaw oil & gas legislation and environmental compliance. Contributed to the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Act amendments.

President – OACPS Parliamentary Assembly (2025–present)

Elected in February 2025, becoming the first Ugandan to hold this position. Co‑Chairs the OACPS‑EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. Key achievements:

• Led a delegation to the European Parliament to advocate for fair trade terms
• Secured €2 million for climate adaptation projects in member states
• Hosted the 2025 OACPS Parliamentary Conference in Kampala

Key Legislative Contributions

• Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2023 – enhanced electoral transparency
• Uganda Local Governments (Amendment) Bill, 2024 – increased funding for rural councils
• Motion on Youth Livelihood Programme – pushed for UGX 50 billion top‑up (2024)
• Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – co-sponsor, asset recovery provisions

Notable Inquiries & Reports

As Deputy Speaker, Tayebwa has chaired the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) ad-hoc inquiries into:

• Audit report on Uganda Revenue Authority (2023)
• Irregularities in the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) funds
• Oil refinery procurement process (2024)