{"id":1587,"date":"2026-06-14T07:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T07:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xavieradioug.com\/news\/chief-whip-aceng-roots-for-professionalism-among-parliament-staff\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T07:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T07:16:30","slug":"chief-whip-aceng-roots-for-professionalism-among-parliament-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xavieradioug.com\/news\/chief-whip-aceng-roots-for-professionalism-among-parliament-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Whip Aceng Roots for Professionalism Among Parliament Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<br \/>\n                                Kampala\u2013 Hon. Dr. Ruth Aceng, the Government Chief Whip, has called for teamwork, integrity, and professionalism among staff serving in the Office of the Leader of Government Business at \u00a0Parliament.<\/p>\n<p>Hon.Dr Ruth Aceng receiving instruments of power on her assumption of office of the Government Chief Whip.<br \/>\nDuring her maiden meeting with staff from the above department Aceng emphasized the need for professionalism in ensuring smooth operations.<br \/>\nExpressing her enthusiasm about working with the team, Dr. Aceng emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in the execution of their duties.<br \/>\n\u201cI am happy to work as Government Chief Whip. I like a team that is prayerful, with a high level of integrity, hardworking and honest,\u201d Dr. Aceng said.<br \/>\nThe Director of the Department, Mr. Kiiza Charles Lwanga, welcomed Hon. Dr. Aceng to Parliament and pledged the staff\u2019s full commitment and cooperation as she undertakes her new responsibilities.<br \/>\nThe Government Chief Whip serves as the political engine of the ruling party in Parliament. The office plays a critical role in coordinating government business, assisting the Prime Minister in advancing the legislative agenda, enforcing party discipline, and leading the ruling party\u2019s parliamentary caucus.<br \/>\nDr. Aceng\u2019s meeting with staff marked an important step in fostering collaboration and strengthening the working relationship between the leadership and technical teams responsible for managing government business in Parliament.<br \/>\nShe replaced Hon. Hamson Obua who came in office after Hon. Thomas Tayebwa was elected Deputy Speaker a few years back.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thetorchuganda.com\/2026\/06\/14\/chief-whip-aceng-roots-for-professionalism-among-parliament-staff\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kampala\u2013 Hon. Dr. Ruth Aceng, the Government Chief Whip, has called for teamwork, integrity, and professionalism among staff serving in the Office of the Leader of Government Business at \u00a0Parliament. Hon.Dr Ruth Aceng receiving instruments of power on her assumption of office of the Government Chief Whip. 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