The controversy comes amid growing public backlash over Among’s recent lavish spending, including the purchase of a brand-new Rolls-Royce valued at over Shs 3.7 billion, raising questions about the source of her funds. The outgoing Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Among is facing intense scrutiny after a group of Ugandan citizens filed a formal […]
However, the latest directive instructs PLU members-elect to instead support candidates to be presented by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for both positions. The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has officially withdrawn its earlier endorsement of candidates for the top leadership positions in Uganda’s Parliament, according to a statement released on May 12, 2026. In the […]
This comes at a time when the Speaker is already facing backlash over reports that she purchased a Rolls-Royce worth approximately sh3.7bn. Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has sparked widespread discussion online after reports emerged that she attended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony dressed in a luxury designer outfit valued at over […]
Some commentators referenced the popular Luganda proverb, “Okusula mu galagi tekikufuula mmotoka,” loosely translated as, “Sleeping in a garage does not make you a car,” suggesting that personal relationships do not automatically grant one official privileges at state functions. A dramatic moment reportedly unfolded during the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni after celebrated […]
Museveni received the instruments of power — the Constitution, the National Flag, the Presidential Standard, the National Anthem, the National Coat of Arms, and the Public Seal — symbols representing the authority and sovereignty of the Ugandan state. Under heavy security at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, President Yoweri Museveni officially took the oath of office […]
The outgoing Chief Justice, Rayan Mukundane, officially passed on leadership to the incoming Chief Justice, Ono Michael, who then presided over the swearing-in of other prefects. In his acceptance speech, Ono Michael said, “We have been chosen to serve and lead our fellow pupils—a duty that requires discipline, honesty, and commitment to service.” @kyaggwetv1 Like, […]
Investigators further allege that after receiving the shipment, Muwonge and his accomplices cut off communication with the Turkish company and allegedly placed the fertilizer on the Ugandan market for sale without making payment. A businessman accused of orchestrating a multi-billion-shilling fertilizer fraud has been arraigned before the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court and remanded until May […]
Relatives of the deceased, who later learned of his arrest, reportedly went to Nyabwishenya Police Station seeking information about his whereabouts. However, they were allegedly informed that he had already been released. Police in Kisoro District are investigating a suspected murder by assault and an alleged secret burial involving a Congolese national identified only as […]
West Ham players and supporters reacted angrily to the decision, believing minimal contact had been made, while Arsenal celebrated what could become one of the season’s most important victories. Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table after a dramatic late VAR intervention denied West Ham United an equaliser in […]
Police and university authorities are expected to carry out further inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding Francisca’s death. Makerere University is in mourning following the sudden death of a female student, whose body was discovered in her room on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Among Francisca, registration number 24/U/22669, a Bachelor of […]