Archbishop Grysa brings a wealth of experience from his previous diplomatic assignments within the Holy See. Vatican officials highlighted his pastoral sensitivity and diplomatic acumen as key qualities for his new role. Vatican City, May 14, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has appointed His Excellency Most Rev. Tomasz Grysa, Titular Archbishop of Rubicon, as the […]
The position is critical in shaping judicial policy and overseeing high-profile cases, ensuring the effective administration of justice across the country. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice and Her Worship Agnes Alum as the new Chief Registrar, State House announced Thursday. Justice Kawumi’s appointment has […]
The university has urged students to ensure full payment of their tuition before the examination period to avoid “unnecessary inconveniences.” According to the letter, no student will be issued an examination permit without completing payment in full. Makerere University has reaffirmed its strict tuition payment policy, denying requests from the Guild President to allow students […]
Defending the Speaker, Nameere argued that Among has several wealthy associates and that receiving an expensive gift should not come as a surprise to the public. Masaka Woman Member of Parliament-elect Justine Nameere has defended Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among over public criticism surrounding a recently surfaced Rolls Royce, saying the luxury vehicle was […]
“As NRM legislators, we follow the decisions of the party’s Central Executive Committee. It has already endorsed Annet Anita Among for Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker. No one else’s opinion matters,” Nameere said. Masaka Woman MP Justine Nameere has launched a scathing attack on Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General David Kabanda, […]
Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, presided over the oath-taking ceremonies for both MPs, signaling heightened attention to their safety and circumstances. In an unusual departure from tradition, Moses Ali, the Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County, was among a select few MPs who took their parliamentary oath inside the Parliament Conference Hall rather than […]
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 […]
