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 […]
On the ongoing corruption probe involving parliamentary officials, Kabanda maintained that he only became aware of the matter after Among’s meeting with the President. Kasambya County Member of Parliament David Kabanda has revealed that he has been living under intense pressure and receiving death threats following the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) decision to withdraw […]
The vehicles, which had remained at the former Speaker’s residence after her departure from office, were reportedly driven back to Parliament today on Thursday May 21. All official parliamentary vehicles that had been stationed at the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Annet Among have been withdrawn and returned to the Parliament parking yard, sources […]
Security operatives investigating allegations against former Speaker Anita Annet Among have questioned three senior Electoral Commission (EC) officials over claims they conspired to disqualify parliamentary candidates during the January 2026 elections. The officials, including an EC lawyer and two commissioners, were summoned for police questioning after investigators reportedly reviewed CCTV footage, operational records, and […]
The investigations into Anita Among have intensified in recent weeks, with security agencies widening their inquiries into her wealth, property, and conduct while in public office. Presidential Advisor Jennifer Nakanguubi, popularly known as Full Figure, has criticized security agencies investigating former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, saying the manner in which the probe is […]
In an exclusive interview on Thursday morning, Migadde pledged to work closely with fellow legislators to strengthen the relationship between Buganda and the central government for the benefit of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s subjects and Ugandans at large. Kayunga WhatsApp Group Closed After Members Celebrate Death of NRM Chairperson Karangwa A section of Buganda […]
“In the meantime, I pledge to continue cooperating with all ongoing investigations as initiated by the relevant organs of the state to get to the root of all the allegations raised,” she said. Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament amid mounting pressure following […]