Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
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 […]
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 The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has officially withdrawn its earlier endorsement of candidates for the top leadership positions in Uganda’s Parliament, according to a statement released on May 12, 2026.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 […]
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, […]
