Opposition Democratic Party president general and 2026–2031 Speaker contender Norbert Mao is seen ahead of the voting in Kampala on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/IBRAHIM KAVUMA Opposition Democratic Party (DP) president general Norbert Mao has revealed he was prepared to resign from Parliament if
Four female students of St Peter`s SS Naalya were injured on Sunday after a vehicle they were travelling in collided head-on with a fuel tanker along the Kampala–Gulu Highway in Nakasongola District.The crash occurred at about 9:30am in Kakindu Village, Wabinyonyi Sub-county. It involved
Parliament on Monday opened the race for Deputy Speaker with sharp debate over gender representation, continuity in leadership, and experience, as Sarah Aguti, Asinansi Nyakato and Thomas Tayebwa were formally nominated before voting commenced in the afternoon.Calls for gender balance domi
While speaking to the press, May 25 following his endorsement by the National Resistance Movement Caucus as the preferred candidate for the 12th Parliament Deputy Speakership, Rt. Hon Tayebwa acknowledged shortcomings in the 11th Parliament. Deputy Speaker of the eleventh Parliament, Rt.
section of politicians who were blocked from contesting in Bukedea District have accused outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among of orchestrating intimidation, electoral manipulation, and abuse of state institutions, demanding that she apologise to the people of Teso.The aggrieved polit
KAMPALA — In a move aimed at strengthening coordination, accountability, and grassroots mobilisation within Uganda’s capital, discussions have emerged around a proposed Shs500 million allocation to support mobilisation and operational effectiveness of Kampala Capital City Council (KCCA) Speak
Documents seen by this publication include a purported Diploma in Law certificate and academic transcript bearing the name Omule Simba Tom, registration number DII/U/191/2004, allegedly issued by the Law Development Centre (LDC) in 2006.The certificate indicates that Omule was awarded a Di
President Yoweri Museveni commissions the NARO anti-tick vaccine production plant at Nakyesasa, in Wakiso district on 30th April 2026.On April 30th, 2026, Uganda marked a defining moment in its agricultural transformation journey as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched the
Hon. Jalameso said he did not just trounce Hon. Obua as an NRM flag bearer but doubly, being the Chief Whip of the ruling party and the Vice Chairperson for the Northern region.“My victory was God planned as he used his people to raise me from grass to grace. My Opponent Obua made a big
Tayebwa, who also serves as Ruhinda North MP, said he was ready to respect whatever decision is reached by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) regarding the party flag bearer for the influential parliamentary position.“I’m ready to abide by w
