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Gen Muhoozi Endorses Minister Oboth Oboth For Speaker

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has endorsed state minister for defence General Duties, Jacob Marksons Oboth for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In a series of posts on his X account on Friday, Gen Muhoozi noted that Oboth had been the best minister in the previous term, hence his endorsement. “He has […]

Salva Kiir’s Bodyguard Honored as a Hero After Scuffle With SFC

South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s bodyguard Lt. Col Aloro Machol Lual, whose suit was torn while on duty protecting hi head of state on Tuesday has been honoured by First Lady Ayen Mayardit, as a hero upon his return to Juba. During the Tuesday swearing ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, for his seventh term of […]

Lawyers Petition IGG Over Speaker Anitah Among’s Wealth Declaration

A group of lawyers has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, seeking her to provide them with details of Speaker Anita Annette Among’s wealth after she allegedly failed or under declared her wealth. In a letter dated May 13th seen by this publication, the six lawyers alleged that by […]

PLU Withdraws Support For Among, Tayebwa in Speakership Race

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has withdrawn its earlier endorsement of Rt Hon Anita Among and Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa for speaker and deputy speaker of the 12 parliament. According to the PLU General Secretary David Kabanda, the move follows guidance from the Chairman PLU, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. “That the endorsement of Rt. Hon. […]

IGAD’s Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu Arrives Ahead of Museveni’s Swearing In Ceremony

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD),Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect H.E. Yoweri  Museveni, set to take place in Kampala tomorrow. Dr. Workneh joins Heads of State and Government and regional leaders in marking this important occasion, which reflects the strong ties among IGAD […]

NUP Calls For Aspirants in Kalangala Woman MP By Election

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee (EMC), has called for qualified and willing party members to express interest to contest for the position of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament. On Monday, the committee chairperson Harriet Chemutai revealed that the expressions of interest will be received on Thursday 14th, May 2026 from 9:00 […]

Gen Katumba Wamala Set To Retire From UPDF After 46 Years

The Minister for Works and Transport and former Chief of Defence Forces Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, is set to retire for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) after 46 years of service. Gen Katumba, who is among 21 generals set to retire from active service in the army, first served in the Uganda National Liberation […]