The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 has sparked intense debate, with critics warning it could disrupt Uganda’s financial architecture, even as supporters argue it is necessary to shield national interests in an evolving global landscape. The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has told Parliament that the central bank was never consulted during […]
Going forward, all aspiring teachers must hold a degree in education and complete a supervised Teacher Internship Programme designed to assess both classroom competence and professional conduct. Uganda’s Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, ushering in one of the most far-reaching reforms in the country’s education sector in decades. The legislation introduces stricter […]
The office of the Speaker must also be understood within this constitutional framework. Article 82 provides for the election of the Speaker, whose duty is to preside over proceedings and ensure order. The office is intended to serve the House, not to dominate it. Whose House Is It Anyway? Reasserting the People’s Authority in Uganda’s […]
Nakimuli’s sudden death has sent shockwaves across the country, particularly within the National Unity Platform and the Kalangala community she represented. Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli, has died on the operating table after reportedly driving herself to hospital for what was described as a minor surgical procedure. According to the Leader […]
In a devastating turn of events, Helen Nakimuli, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, has passed away following complications from an unsuccessful surgery. The sad news was confirmed by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the principal of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who shared the information on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Kyagulanyi, […]
The case underscores ongoing efforts by the Anti-Corruption Court to hold public officials accountable and combat financial misconduct within local governments. The Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced a sitting Member of Parliament, Hon. Otukol Samuel, alongside three co-accused, for their roles in causing financial loss, theft, and conspiracy to defraud Namisindwa District Local Government. Hon. Otukol […]
Muhoozi explained that under the proposed regulatory reforms, all private security guards will either be trained directly at police training schools or by certified police instructors deployed to accredited PSOs at a subsidized cost. The Uganda Police Force has assumed responsibility for training guards employed by Private Security Organisations (PSOs), in a move aimed at […]
This interpretation aligns with earlier caution from Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, who had emphasized that electoral processes are only complete after the oath of office is taken. Cerebral Palsy Is Not Witchcraft: Christine Kirungi Leads the Fight for Awareness and Care Uganda’s Parliament has abruptly paused preparations for a planned by-election to replace two representatives […]
Dr Deus Twesigye, the acting Hospital director, agreed that the intern medical students, both female and male, share the changing room. Father of Former Speaker Jacob Olanyah Dies at 97 The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has directed the administrators of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to immediately provide a separate changing room for female and male […]
Parliament is expected to consider the proposals as it continues scrutinizing the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Unanswered Questions Cloud Pamela’s Murder Case The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on Parliament to expand both the civil and criminal jurisdiction of Magistrates Courts, arguing that the move will improve access to justice and reduce case […]