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LOP Ssenyonyi Attempts to Block Second Reading Sovereignty Bill

LOP Ssenyonyi Attempts to Block Second Reading Sovereignty Bill

An attempt by the Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, to block the the second reading of the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 failed after a sharp procedural exchanges and pushback from the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, who ultimately cleared the way for the governmen

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Uganda: Parliament approves Shs1.1 trillion supplementary expenditure

Uganda: Parliament approves Shs1.1 trillion supplementary expenditure

Parliament has approved a Shs1.1 trillion Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.5 for 2025/2026 to cater for the swearing in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, preparations for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and elections of local councils, among others. The Minister of State

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Uganda’s ICC Engagement Carries Rising Strategic Risks

Uganda’s ICC Engagement Carries Rising Strategic Risks

Uganda is deepening its involvement in the International Criminal Court through judicial nominations and representation, but shifting global power dynamics, US opposition, and strained alliances raise questions about whether the country’s participation serves its long-term political and economi

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Museveni rallies for Sovereignty Bill in bitter-sweet final Cabinet session

Museveni rallies for Sovereignty Bill in bitter-sweet final Cabinet session

President Museveni is seen on a giant screen as he delivers remarks during what he described as the final Cabinet meeting and luncheon of the outgoing government at State House Uganda on May 4, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUTThe curtain came down on the last Cabinet sitting of the current government o

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Namuganza win disputed as four Namutumba candidates file court petitions

Namuganza win disputed as four Namutumba candidates file court petitions

From left, Betty Nakisita, Persis Namuganza, and Yona Kayogera. Their parliamentary election victories are being challenged in court.Four candidates who lost parliamentary races in Namutumba District have filed petitions at the High Court in Iganga, challenging the election of newly declar

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Fearless Lango MP Shuts Anita Among: Stop Using My Name to Justify NRM’s Wrongful Acts

Fearless Lango MP Shuts Anita Among: Stop Using My Name to Justify NRM’s Wrongful Acts

Jonathan Odur (Erute South) is the fearless legislator who read out one of the minority reports as hundreds of MPs gathered to debate and vote on the controversial protection of sovereignty bill. He was allocated 35 minutes yet he still wanted more after exhausting the same.Speaker Anita A

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Mao Seeks Financial Help To Defend His Laro-Pece Seat In Court

Mao Seeks Financial Help To Defend His Laro-Pece Seat In Court

Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs plays the drum during his home welcoming celebration at Kaunda parade ground in Gulu City on July 22 2023. URN PhotoThe Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament-elect for Pece-Laroo Division in G

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Final Days: Ssemujju winds down parliamentary career

Final Days: Ssemujju winds down parliamentary career

As veteran legislator Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda prepares to exit Parliament after 15 years, he reflects on his legacy of sharp debate and budget scrutiny while shifting focus to party building, mentorship, and farming beyond elective politics.After 15 years of outspoken debate, legislative s

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By July 2026 She Will Be Out” — Blogger Predicts End of Anita Among’s Speakership

By July 2026 She Will Be Out” — Blogger Predicts End of Anita Among’s Speakership

Debate over the next Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament is intensifying as political realignments and competing endorsements shape what is becoming one of the most closely watched leadership contests ahead of the 12th Parliament. Incumbent Speaker Anita Annet Among is seeking to retain her p

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Norbert Mao Shares Interesting Details on His Political Battle with Noble Mayombo – And the Good Old Days at Makerere

Norbert Mao Shares Interesting Details on His Political Battle with Noble Mayombo – And the Good Old Days at Makerere

Democratic Party (DP) president general and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao has shared interesting details on his political battle with Noble Mayombo – and the good old days at Makerere University. A respected military officer, Brigadier Noble Mayombo died in M

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