PLU Withdraws Endorsement of Anita Among for Speakership Role Under Directive from Gen. Muhoozi

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 The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has officially withdrawn its earlier endorsement of candidates for the top leadership positions in Uganda’s Parliament, according to a statement released on May 12, 2026.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 […]

Luxury Debate as Anita Among Reportedly Wears Sh42m Designer Outfit to President Museveni’s Swearing-In

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 […]

BoU Faults Sovereignty Bill Drafting as MPs Decry Lack of Consultation

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 […]

National Teachers Bill 2024: Uganda Raises the Bar for Educators

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 People’s House or Political Powerhouse? Rethinking Parliament’s Role in Uganda

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 […]

Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli Dies on Operating Table After Driving Herself to Hospital

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 […]

Breaking News: Kalangala Woman MP, Helen Nakimuli, Passes Away After Surgery Complications

  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, […]

MP, CAO, Finance Officials Sentenced for Fraud and Financial Loss

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 […]

Police Take Over Training of Private Security Guards to Boost Standards and Public Safety

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 […]

Uganda Halts EALA By-Election Amid Legal Dispute Over Seat Vacancies

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 […]

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