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Nothing but the truth
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi has raised questions over the identity of Daniel Bwette, who petitioned Court over the ss1.7bn Service Award. Ssenyonyi says his attempts to trace Bwette in order to appeal the ruling have been futile, thus raising suspicions on the way the petition was clandestinely handled by Court. He […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially opened the 21st edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games which are hosted by Uganda at Bukedea Comprehensive School in Bukedea District in Eastern Uganda. Bukedea Comprehensive School is owned by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. Other FEASSA games […]
A report on the proposed 2023 Alcohol Bill tabled by Sylvia Nayebare, the Chairperson Trade and Tourism Committee of Parliament has been dismissed following findings of the joint committees on Trade and Tourism that observed that the bill fell short of addressing the real challenges like illicit trade in alcoholic drinks, alcohol abuse, quality control, […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has blocked the censure motion against the four backbench Commissioners of Parliament in the controversial sh1.7bn “service award” saga. Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo and others successfully collected signatures to support a motion to censure parliamentary commissioners Mathias Mpuuga, Prossy Akampurira, Esther Afoyochan, and Solomon Silwany […]
The former Speaker of the 4th Parliament, Francis Butagira, has encouraged the current Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, to stand firm and continue defending the interests of Uganda, even when it comes at a heavy cost. Butagira made the remarks during a courtesy call at the Speaker’s residence in Nakasero, where he had gone […]
Despite the allegations of corruption & abuse of office that have dominated the public, against her reign as Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among has revealed that she has one term left to serve as Speaker of Parliament. Among says she will later handover power, because there is no reason for clinging onto power. She […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Anitah Annet Among has directed the Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige to cancel this week’s plenary sittings without giving a reason. The plenary is set to resume next Tuesday, July 30th, 2024. This follows protests demanding her resignation over corruption allegations, resulting in over 60 arrests and remands to Luzira prison […]
In a significant reshuffle, the Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua, announced the designation of new leaders and members to the sectoral committees of Parliament in accordance with rules 187 and 188 of the Rules of Procedure. This move, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and oversight capabilities of the committees, was presented during the plenary […]
Hundreds of peaceful protestors around different parts of Kampala have been arrested by security agencies, Military Police taking the lead. The March2Parliament protest which is against the alleged corruption in the Parliament of Uganda is intended to have the protestors reach the parliament and show their grievances from there. However, the security agencies are also […]
The Appointments Committee of Parliament vetted the Auditor General-designate, Edward Akol. Sources in the Committee chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among say they overwhelmingly recommended that the President appoint Edward Akol for the job. Akol is expected to replace Uganda’s long-serving Auditor General, John F S Muwanga. John Muwanga has been at […]
