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Consolation as Sseggona’s Strongman Joseph Semugera Sworn In as Kyengera TC Chairperson

Consolation as Sseggona’s Strongman Joseph Semugera Sworn In as Kyengera TC Chairperson

Former Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona was all smiles as his strongman, Joseph Bitokote Semugera, who contested on an independent ticket, was sworn in as the new Kyengera Town Council chairperson.Semugera’s victory comes amid intense political competition in urban

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Parliament Officially Approves Museveni Decision to Increase Number of Ministers

Parliament Officially Approves Museveni Decision to Increase Number of Ministers

The decision followed a motion tabled before the House by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, shortly after Parliament approved her appointment together with that of Vice President Jessica Alupo.While presenting the motion, Nabbanja explained that the President had resolved to enlarge the Exe

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Chief Justice Zeija Demands Increased Judiciary Funding to Tackle Case Backlog

Chief Justice Zeija Demands Increased Judiciary Funding to Tackle Case Backlog

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has called on government to increase funding to the Judiciary to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice across the country.Justice Zeija made the appeal during an Open Court Day held at Nabweru Court in Wakiso District

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I’m Not Your ATM Machine — Tayebwa Tells New MPs as He Reveals Shs10m Daily Pocket Money for Bailouts

I’m Not Your ATM Machine — Tayebwa Tells New MPs as He Reveals Shs10m Daily Pocket Money for Bailouts

Newly reelected Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has warned newly-elected Members of Parliament against treating the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker as personal financial rescue centres, saying the culture of endless bailouts places enormous pressure on parliamentary leadersh

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Sseggona cautions Speaker Oboth-Oboth against Museveni’s influence

Sseggona cautions Speaker Oboth-Oboth against Museveni’s influence

Former Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Sseggona has warned newly elected speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth that he faces enormous political pressure as he assumes office.Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Kampala, Sseggona said the current political environment could make it diffic

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Museveni Invited Anita Among for NRM CEC Meeting But She Refused to Attend Because of Security Reasons — Reports

Museveni Invited Anita Among for NRM CEC Meeting But She Refused to Attend Because of Security Reasons — Reports

The NRM CEC met at least twice to discuss the positions of the speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th parliament but Anita Among, who is the second national vice chairperson of the ruling party, was not in attendance.President Museveni, who is also the NRM national chairman, had instructed

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Balimwezo appoints Faridah Nakabugo deputy lord mayor

Balimwezo appoints Faridah Nakabugo deputy lord mayor

Faridah Nakabugo (middle) with Balimwezo (second from right) at KCCAKampala Lord Mayor, Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, has unveiled his executive, appointing Faridah Nakabugo, the lord councillor for Lubaga II, as deputy lord mayor.Nakabugo replaces Doreen Nyanjura, who stood for Parliam

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Tanga Backtracks on Independents as Namuganza Joins Speaker Contest

Tanga Backtracks on Independents as Namuganza Joins Speaker Contest

Bukono County MP Persis Namuganza has entered the Speaker of Parliament race after the NRM Electoral Commission accepted her expression of interest, despite earlier declarations that independent MPs would not be allowed to participate in the process.Bukono County MP Persis Namuganza has fo

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What would Crystal Palace winning Conference League mean for English clubs in Europe?

What would Crystal Palace winning Conference League mean for English clubs in Europe?

There will be nine Premier League clubs in Uefa's three club competitions next season if Crystal Palace win Wednesday's Conference League final.Oliver Glasner's side face Spanish outfit Rayo Vallecano at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, with the winner booking a place in next season's Europa

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NUP Accuses DPP of Defying Supreme Court Ruling on Civilian Trials in Military Courts

NUP Accuses DPP of Defying Supreme Court Ruling on Civilian Trials in Military Courts

The National Unity Platform has accused the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of failing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling ordering the transfer of civilian cases from military courts to civilian courts, saying hundreds remain unlawfully detained more than a year later.The

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