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2012: The year that Parliament passed over 80 laws

By and large, in Parliament, the year 2012 ends on a high note. This is not to say that there were no low moments. In February alone, flags had to be flown at half mast as legislators mourned the late MP Tharcisse Shamakokera, a former Nyarugenge district representative in Parliament.
Parliamentarians during one of the sessions last year. The New Times/File.
Parliamentarians during one of the sessions last year. The New Times/File.
James Karuhanga