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 […]
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 […]
Another proposal in the bill required the Leader of the Opposition to consult other opposition parties when appointing chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of parliamentary standing committees. Parliament has withdrawn the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 after its mover, Richard Lumu, presented a motion requesting its withdrawal. The bill, which had been tabled by the […]
“In the 2021 election, the police officers who were attached to our campaign were attacked violently and subjected to all manner of brutality,” Kyagulanyi said. “After the election, several of them, including their head Afande Kato, were arrested and detained for a long period.” Former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has condemned the arrest and […]
The news raised eyebrows among lawmakers, many of whom were surprised that a high-ranking official such as Kagina would not seek to continue contributing to Uganda’s road infrastructure development under the Ministry’s banner. Senior Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo Questions Minister Nankabirwa’s Use of Doctor Title, Citing Academic Misrepresentation In a stunning revelation that has caught the […]
Kimosho further lamented the compromised enforcement of laws and the turnishing of the MPs’ reputation who are being perceived as thieves by the elite. Miracle in Kayunga: Harriet Nakweede’s Six-Year Wait Ends with Electoral Victory Member of Parliament for Kazo county, Dan Kimosho, has announced plans to propose an amendment to extend the presidential, parliamentary […]
They will replace the outgoing UPDF representatives, including Gen. David Muhoozi, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, and Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, among others. UNEB Sets Date For Release of 2025 PLE Results The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has elected its 10 representatives to Parliament in an exercise held at the UPDF Land Forces Headquarters in […]
Nambooze rejected suggestions that she should express gratitude to the NRM Government for her treatment, arguing that the responsibility for her medical ordeal lies squarely with the state. Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke has vowed not to kneel before President Yoweri Museveni to thank him for her medical treatment in the US, amid controversy […]
Migadde cited money due to former Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinnya amounting to close to sh400m, saying they are waiting for family members to sort out their differences over who should receive this money, and then release it. The chairman of the parliamentarians’ SACCO, Buvuma Constituency Member of Parliament Robert Migadde Ndugwa has urged legislators […]
In Capt. Mukula’s opinion, raising the bar to require at least a bachelor’s degree accredited by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) will strengthen the quality of leadership at national and district levels. Former National Resistance Movement (NRM) party leader for the Eastern Region, Capt. Mike Mukula has suggested that a review in the minimum […]
