Parliament
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847“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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810“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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1.2KJacob 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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1.3K‘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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1.9KLIST: 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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1.5K527 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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1.4KOboth 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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606Over 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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717UHRC 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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2.0KAS 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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797LIST: 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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1.3KMao 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...
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1.3KMuseveni appoints Michael Tusiime Director of Public Expenditure at Parliament
In his new position, Tusiime will oversee the Directorate of Public Expenditure Accountability, a critical arm within Parliament tasked with supporting MPs...
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1.1KNo Internship, No Degree: Gov’t insists on mandatory internship before medical graduation
Government says the reforms are also a response to structural challenges in medical training, including a sharp rise in training institutions.
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766Parliament approves UGX84 Trillion Budget amid debt concerns
According to the approved estimates, government will spend UGX33.6 trillion, about 40 percent of the total budget, on debt servicing, highlighting the...
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1.7KGovt proposes ban on importation of cars older than 13 years
The proposal, which amends provisions under the Traffic and Road Safety Act, reduces the current import age limit from 15 years to...
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799Bujingo vows to push for common markets, permits and regional ID in EALA MP Bid
EALA MP Hoepful, Hon Tiberondwa Stephen Bujingo has pledged to push for a common East African ID, work permit, and market system...
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891URSB backs Copyright Bill to protect Ugandan Creators
URSB says the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill 2025 will strengthen legal protection for Ugandan creators and boost the creative economy.
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809MPs raise alarm over delays in PDM monitoring system
The PDM system, developed by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with other government agencies, is intended to track...
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1.0KMPs grill police over Shs200k charges for sniffer dogs
MPs have grilled Uganda Police leadership over reports that citizens are being charged up to Shs200,000 to access police sniffer dogs during...