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LIST: 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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How Museveni switly against Among, recommended Oboth for Speaker job

The meeting reportedly started shortly after 1pm and quickly turned to the controversial February 20 resolution of the National Resistance Movement Central...

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Gen Muhoozi backs Oboth-Oboth for Speaker in surprise move

The endorsement comes just days after the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), withdrew its earlier backing of current Speaker Anita Annet Among...

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Law Society seeks UGX2.3bn to challenge new Sovereignty Law

Ssemakadde says the Shs2.301 billion fund will support four major intervention areas, including public education, coalition and diaspora coordination, high-level advocacy, and...

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Rights actvisits raise alarm over Ugandans trapped in Myanmar scam, torture rings

One survivor identified as “Small Q” reportedly travelled to Southeast Asia believing he had secured a data entry job in Thailand, only...

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The quiet rise of Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, Uganda’s new deputy Chief Justice

Unlike some of Uganda’s more publicly visible judicial figures, Justice Kazibwe Kawumi has largely built his career quietly through years of judicial...

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ULS questions deputy Chief Justice appointment over pending JSC cases

ULS warns that proceeding with senior judicial appointments before determination of the pending constitutional matters risks undermining judicial legitimacy and independence.

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URSB launches innovation hub at Bishop Stuart University

The Technology and Innovation Support Centre programme is implemented by URSB in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization to provide innovators,...

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Pan-African Pyramid to honour late Rajiv with Humanitarian Award

The Pan-African Pyramid said this year’s awards edition would integrate a broader humanitarian agenda inspired by Rajiv’s legacy, including support initiatives targeting...

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Museveni, Egypt’s El-Sisi strike new trade, investment deals

The bilateral discussions focused on economic cooperation, regional peace and security, industrial development and water resource management within the Nile Basin.

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Museveni appoints Kazibwe Kawumi new deputy Chief Justice

Before his latest appointment, Justice Kazibwe Kawumi was serving as a Justice of the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court, one of the country’s...

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Over 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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Namisindwa LC5 boss Jackson Wakweika refuses to hand over office

The standoff follows a government directive requiring all outgoing local government leaders to hand over office by May 12, 2026, following the...

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UHRC 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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EVERY WORD: Museveni’s inauguration speech as he took oath for 7th term

On regional integration, Museveni said Africa’s prosperity depended on building larger markets capable of absorbing locally manufactured products, praising the East African...

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Inside URSB’s role in Uganda’s legal and economic transformation

Through its management of company registrations, intellectual property, insolvency systems and ownership records, URSB has gradually become one of the most influential...

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‘No More Sleeping, No More Corruption’ – Museveni sets tone for new Kisanja

In his inauguration speech after taking oath for the 2026–2031 term, Museveni said the new phase of leadership would focus on wealth...

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PICTORIAL: Museveni officially sworn in as Uganda’s President for 2026–2031 term

After the oaths, President Museveni signed the oath instruments and received the six instruments of power, including the Constitution of Uganda, the...

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PICTORIAL: NRM lights up Kampala with first-ever drone show in Uganda

The colourful show attracted attention across the city and dominated social media platforms, where supporters and residents shared videos and photographs of...

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Transition or Recycling? Questions emerge as ex-Umeme staff take over key positions at UEDCL

The appointments appear aimed at ensuring operational continuity during Uganda’s post-Umeme transition by retaining personnel familiar with electricity distribution systems, commercial operations...

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Museveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo

President Museveni, accompanied by his daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, arrived at about 8:40pm to applause from dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial dinner,...

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ONC’s Namyalo assembles over 1,000 bodas to lead mega procession for Museveni swearing

The riders are expected to traverse different divisions of Kampala and surrounding areas mobilising residents and spreading information about the ceremony.