Parliament
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867MP Mafabi warns of looming landslides, calls for urgent relocation of 1,600 Sironko residents
Hon Mafabi warned that widening ground cracks and forecasts of El Niño-enhanced rainfall have heightened fears of fresh landslides in Sironko, a...
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836Obore, six others, sent back to Luzira until July 27 in Parliament corruption scandal
The investigation is also unfolding alongside separate inquiries involving former Speaker Anita Annet Among, whose case file is reportedly complete and awaiting...
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5.1KObore, six others remanded for stealing over Shs27bn at Parliament
According to the charge sheet, Chris Ariko Obore faces the first count of embezzlement under Section 18 of the Anti-Corruption Act, with...
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345Musasizi tasks MPs on budget oversight, accountability as 2026/27 FY takes effect
The Finance Minister also briefed legislators on reforms the government has implemented to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in public finance management.
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897MPs demand mob justice report on Rugby Star Gongodyo’s killing
Gongodyo, a Rugby Cranes international and player for Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club, died after being attacked by a mob on June...
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756Parliament approves Shs734bn solar irrigation loan for coffee farmers
The project is expected to establish 427 solar-powered irrigation systems across major coffee-growing districts, covering approximately 4,768 acres and directly benefiting an...
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471Relief for medical interns as gov’t signals u-turn on policy to scrap allowances
Vice President Jessica Alupo told Parliament on Wednesday that Cabinet will review the proposed policy that seeks to stop monthly facilitation for...
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930AS IT HAPPENED: Parliament elects Oboth Speaker, Tayebwa Deputy
Addressing the House shortly after the elections, President Museveni congratulated the new parliamentary leadership but warned leaders against pursuing public office without...
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898“I Will Sack You” – Museveni turns heat on ministers as anti-corruption pressure mounts
Addressing newly sworn-in legislators, the Vice President and parliamentary leadership, the President expressed frustration that despite billions of shillings invested in poverty...
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884“I Pledge a Corruption-Free Parliament” – Speaker Oboth vows reform in maiden speech
“We are aware of the challenges that may be before us. I pledge a corruption-free Parliament. Under my leadership, we will cultivate...
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1.5KJacob Oboth elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Tuesday’s victory now places Jacob Marksons Oboth at the helm of the country’s legislative arm for the next five years, succeeding outgoing...
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1.5K‘No One Is Safe’: Gen Muhoozi warns as ‘Operation Maliza Ufisadi’ gains momentum
In a series of strongly-worded posts published on his official X account on Tuesday, the army chief claimed that the operation had...
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2.0KLIST: Meet Uganda’s oldest, youngest MPs in the 12th Parliament
Uganda’s new legislature has unveiled a striking generational contrast, bringing together youthful first-time lawmakers and seasoned political veterans in their late 80s.
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1.6K527 MPs sworn in for 12th Parliament ahead of Speaker election
The exercise began on Wednesday with 184 MPs sworn in, followed by 174 legislators on Thursday and a final batch of 169...
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1.5KOboth says unaware of Gen Muhoozi’s Endorsement for Speaker
Speaking to journalists at Parliament shortly after taking oath as Member of Parliament for West Budama Central, Jacob Marksons Oboth appeared surprised...
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693Over 180 MPs take oath on first day as 12th Parliament starts
The swearing-in exercise will continue until Friday, May 15, ahead of the first sitting of the 12th Parliament scheduled for May 25,...
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819UHRC seeks UGX1.5Bn to train LC leaders on human rights
The Commission also requested an additional Shs500 million to upgrade its Moyo field office into a regional office to improve human rights...
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2.2KAS IT HAPPENED: How Parliament passed controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026
Moments before the debate commenced, Ssenyonyi challenged the legitimacy of the Bill, arguing that the version presented differed from the one previously...
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864LIST: Museveni signs Copyright Law, seven others as legislative term nears end
The Copyright Amendment law, passed by Parliament on March 17, 2026, introduces sweeping reforms aimed at protecting creators in the digital era...
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1.4KMao proposes delay of MPs induction until Speaker is elected
According to Mao, the induction is a critical process meant to equip MPs, many of whom are entering Parliament for the first...