The ongoing scrutiny surrounding former Speaker Anita Among has sparked widespread debate across Uganda. Opinions are divided over how the investigation is being handled. Authorities say the probe is part of broader efforts to fight corruption and improve accountability. However, some Ugandans are skeptical about whether the process is fair and consistent. Public Reaction and…
The Uganda Law Society has defended city lawyer Caleb Alaka following public criticism over his role in representing Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among in ongoing corruption-related investigations. The body says lawyers must be allowed to carry out their professional duties without intimidation or fear. Law Society Stands Firm on Legal Representation In a statement…
KAMPALA — Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly endorsed Jacob Oboth-Oboth for the position of Speaker of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term, describing him as the “best minister” in government over the last five years. Muhoozi, who serves as Uganda’s chief of defense forces and is also chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), made the…
As President Yoweri Museveni was being sworn in for his seventh term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds before invited heads of state and dignitaries, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) led by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced the withdrawal of its endorsement of Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. According to a…
Kyankwanzi, Uganda — Thursday, April 9, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reopened the contest for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, signaling that previous party endorsements are not final and calling on lawmakers to prioritize national development over personal ambition. Addressing Members of Parliament and allied independents at the National…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Parliament of Uganda has suspended the nomination process for the EALA by-election in Uganda, creating uncertainty over the replacement of two representatives in the regional assembly. The suspension was announced by Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige Kasaija in an official notice, halting nominations that had been scheduled for March 30 and…
The family of the late Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo is preparing for his burial as well as final send-off, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Omoro District. The burial arrangements were officially communicated by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, during a parliamentary sitting. She noted that the date was agreed…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially endorsed Speaker Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa for another term at the helm of Uganda’s Parliament ahead of the 12th Parliament. The endorsement, which is set to be tabled before the ruling party’s parliamentary caucus for formal adoption, comes ahead of the upcoming speakership race in the next Parliament….
News reaching our desk confirms that the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has been declared the winner for Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament for the 12th Parliament after running unopposed. However, in the two-day nomination exercise on Wednesday and Thursday, the returning officer confirmed that no other duly nominated candidate had filed papers…
News reaching our platform confirms that Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is in the race to unseat First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga from the position of NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female). The voting is underway at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Delegates’ Conference in Kololo. The voting is underway at the…
