All posts tagged "Uganda parliament"

AS 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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“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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“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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Jacob 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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Museveni 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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LIST: Oboth, Tayebwa, lead as 19 enter NRM Speakership battle

Dr Tanga Odoi confirmed that three legislators have formally expressed interest in the Speakership, while a crowded field of 16 contenders is...

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Olanya calls for corruption-free Speaker, Deputy amid Parliament crisis

Olanya welcomed recent anti-corruption pronouncements by President Museveni and First Son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying the developments signaled a major turning point...

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Wanyoto 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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Anita 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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Among’s own conduct may have become the catalyst for her political troubles

In this Op-Ed, political analyst Ocama Ongwech Alli Abba argues that Former Speaker Anita Among’s growing influence, public wealth display and expanding...

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527 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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“A country without reserves is not sovereign” – BoU warns on Sovereignty Bill risks

Appearing before Parliament Committee on Monday, BoU Governor Atingi-Ego cautioned that the Bill risks triggering economic shocks by restricting financial inflows, including...

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NRM urges unity, discipline as Kyankwanzi retreat kicks off

Addressing legislators at the opening session on Tuesday evening, SG Todwong described the retreat as a critical platform for orienting leaders on...

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The Speaker’s Chair and the Politics of Return Tickets

As Norbert Mao re-enters the speakership conversation, this opinion piece by Odeke Bazel interrogates whether Uganda’s top parliamentary seat is earned through...

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When Duty Calls Beyond Borders: How Tayebwa has stepped up Uganda’s parliamentary diplomacy

In this Opinion, Mbarara RDC Nicholas Nuwagira examines how Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has strengthened Uganda’s parliamentary diplomacy through international engagements and...

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Obua accuses UPC’s Akena of sabotage in Ajuri poll defeat

Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua says UPC President Jimmy Akena allegedly orchestrated a calculated political sabotage to oust him during the...

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Kiryandongo leaders slam MPs over dodging district budget conferences

Kiryandongo, Uganda: Tensions have emerged between the Kiryandongo District Local Government Administration and its Members of Parliament after district leaders accused the...

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Money Heist at Parliament: Why voters are to blame

By Wabwire Andrew On a cold Saturday morning, during the popular “Bwino ku Bwino” show hosted by Kalogo Abel on Busoga One...

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Why Ugandans should worry about impugned, expunged laws in contemporary times

By Steven Masiga There are several principles of law-making that countries must follow, and if lawmakers gloss over them, it may lead...

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Speaker Among’s Vatican visit shows faith in spirituality over shrines – Obore

Kampala, Uganda: The Director of Communication and Public Affairs at Parliament of Uganda, Chris Obore, has praised Speaker Anita Among’s recent visit...

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Adjumani West is not a monarchy, I won’t hand over MP seat to my sons – Gen Moses Ali

Adjumani, Uganda: Veteran Adjumani West Member of Parliament, Gen. Moses Ali, has announced that he will not hand over the constituency seat...

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NUP’s Nalukoola faults political interference in nullified Kawempe North By-Election victory

Kampala, Uganda: City lawyer and National Unity Platform (NUP) legislator Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola has described the nullification of his election as Member...

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