The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has reportedly declined to approve the appointment of Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs, citing legal restrictions related to dual citizenship. Muganga was among several ministerial nominees who appeared before Parliament’s vetting committee on May 2 after President Yoweri Museveni unveiled his Cabinet selections for the 2026–2031 term. According […]
Parliament has in recent years been pushing for increased use of technology to reduce paperwork and improve communication and record management. The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, has revealed that some Members of Parliament in the 12th Parliament do not know how to operate the recently procured iPads distributed by Parliament. Speaking during the rollout […]
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parliamentary vehicles that had been stationed at the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Annet Among have been withdrawn and returned to the Parliament parking yard, sources […]
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 […]
The clearest signal came from Daudi Kabanda, Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), who publicly announced that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba had endorsed the Defence Minister for the speakership. What was officially presented as a thanksgiving ceremony at Defence Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth’s rural home in Mukono over the weekend increasingly looked like something […]
Political analysts say the unfolding events represent one of the most significant legal and political challenges yet faced by Among, once regarded as among the most influential figures in Uganda’s political landscape. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reportedly ordered a sweeping investigation into former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among over allegations of corruption, illicit […]
However, some voters said Nambooze’s decision to hold her post-swearing-in celebration outside Mukono left many supporters feeling excluded from what they considered an important political milestone. Residents and supporters of Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke have expressed concern over her decision to hold her first post-swearing-in celebration outside the constituency, saying the […]
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 […]
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 […]