All posts tagged "Jacob Oboth Oboth"
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780NationalFrom Tororo Rurals to Speaker’s Chair: The Rise of Oboth to head Uganda’s Parliament
For many within political and legal circles, Oboth’s victory marked the climax of a long and often frustrating political journey that saw...
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773NationalAS 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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769News“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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683NationalMuseveni preaches discipline as NRM caucus backs Oboth, Tayebwa for speakership
Museveni cautioned National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators against excessive competition for parliamentary leadership positions, urging party members to embrace discipline, restraint and...
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1.4KBig StoryNRM Caucus to decide Speaker candidates on Sunday
Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Obua clarified that despite widespread reports and endorsements circulating within political circles and on social media, the...
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622Big StoryWanyoto still in for Deputy Speaker race ahead of NRM Caucus
As NRM's Sunday caucus approaches, the debate around the Deputy Speakership is increasingly shaping up as a broader conversation about loyalty, gender...
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1.4KBig StoryMuhoozi backs Tayebwa to retain Deputy Speaker seat
In a statement posted on his official X account on Tuesday morning, Gen Muhoozi revealed that the decision followed consultations with President...
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862NewsNRM Buganda Caucus fronts Susan Nakawuki for Deputy Speaker
A lawyer by profession and former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) representative, Nakawuki is now increasingly viewed as the frontrunner for the...
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3.0KBig StoryAnita Among withdraws from Speakership race amid corruption probe
In a statement released on Sunday night, Ms Among announced that she would no longer seek re-election as Speaker, saying the decision...
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916Big StorySsemakadde says Museveni gov’t using anti-corruption fight to ‘finish’ ex-Speaker Among
Ssemakadde's remarks come at a time when Among’s bid for another term as Speaker is facing mounting resistance from influential political and...
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1.4KBig StoryOboth 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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3.0KBig StoryHow 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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1.6KBig StoryGen 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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1.4KNationalMuseveni receives military equipment worth $53m from Russia, hails deepening defence ties
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the Russian Federation for its consistent support to Uganda and Africa, describing Moscow as...
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2.1KBig StoryOboth slams Mukula camp for spreading lies that he quit NRM Eastern Vice Chair race
Kampala, Uganda: The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, has dismissed reports circulating on social...
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2.7KBig StoryParliament passes controversial UPDF Bill despite supreme court ruling
Kampala, Uganda: The Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday passed the controversial Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing civilians to be...
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1.6KBreakingCID grills Minister Oboth over Karamoja Iron Sheets
The West Budama MP reported at the CID headquarters on Thursday afternoon to record an additional statement on the diversion of the...
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1.5KBig StoryParliament wants Beti Kamya, Kasaija investigated over sh10bn land compensation
Findings of the COSASE report indicate that four land owners including Stephen Nagenda, the late Kosia Rwabukurukuru, Geoffrey Mugisha, and Nantalia Namuli...
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2.1KLatest NewsFULL LIST: Among, Kadaga among candidates to replace Oulanyah as Speaker of Parliament
Sources at Parliament yesterday said both Among and Onek held several meetings with different legislators yesterday to drum up support for their...
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2.4KBig StoryNRM tables bill to gift Museveni 7 year term as president
PARLIAMENT, UGANDA: The ruling National Resistance Movement party is set to table a motion extend the President’s term to 7 years from...