Oboth stressed that his focus as Speaker is on service to the country and ensuring public resources are used responsibly rather than pursuing personal gain. Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth has raised concerns over the prolonged construction of Parliament’s new chamber, questioning why the project has remained incomplete more than a decade after it […]
“Beginning FY 2026/27, an additional Shs568.65 billion has been allocated to enhance salaries for primary school teachers and arts teachers in secondary schools and BTVET institutions,” Musaasizi said during the budget presentation. The government has moved to address long-standing salary disparities in the education sector by approving a salary enhancement package for arts and primary […]
She also urged colleagues to avoid internal competition over parliamentary committee assignments, stressing that all committees are important and effectiveness depends on contribution rather than position. Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke has been elected to lead the parliamentary caucus of the National Unity Platform (NUP), following a decision by party legislators that […]
Their absence follows concerns over citizenship status that emerged during Parliament’s vetting process. Three of the nominees are reported to have held dual citizenship, while another was found to have multiple citizenships. The Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, has explained the absence of five ministers-designate during the swearing-in ceremony […]
“All non-performers must leave leadership,” he declared, adding that effective leadership requires commitment rather than constant demands for facilitation. KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has warned leaders against poor performance and corruption, urging them to play a more active role in driving Uganda’s transformation into a fully commercialized economy. Delivering the 2026 State of the […]
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has reportedly declined to approve the appointment of Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs, citing legal restrictions related to dual citizenship. Muganga was among several ministerial nominees who appeared before Parliament’s vetting committee on May 2 after President Yoweri Museveni unveiled his Cabinet selections for the 2026–2031 term. According […]
Hon. Paul Mwiru has been appointed the new opposition Chief Whip, replacing Nambweshe. He will be deputised by Hon. Harrient Nakweede, the Kayunga District Woman MP. The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) for the upcoming 2026–2031 parliamentary term. The announcement has today […]
Gashumba also criticised what he described as excessive public spending and donations by Among, comparing them to contributions made by President Yoweri Museveni at various events. Chief Justice Zeija Declares Oboth-Oboth Speaker of 12th Parliament The Vice Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in charge of Buganda, Frank Gashumba, has suggested that the […]
“Oboth-Oboth has secured 441 votes, Paul Mwiru 60 votes and Mao 15 votes,” Zeija declared while presiding over the election. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has declared National Resistance Movement candidate Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth the Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament following a decisive victory in the parliamentary election held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Oboth-Oboth emerged […]
According to sources, all candidates who had expressed interest in the Speaker and Deputy Speaker positions allegedly withdrew their bids during the NRM parliamentary caucus in support of Jacob Oboth Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa respectively. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC), sitting at State House in Entebbe, has endorsed Jacob Oboth Oboth […]