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Defeated Mao says he'd have resigned from Parliament if he got less than 10 votes in Speaker race

Defeated Mao says he'd have resigned from Parliament if he got less than 10 votes in Speaker race

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

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Section of MPs Insist on Woman Deputy Speaker

Section of MPs Insist on Woman Deputy Speaker

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

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Thomas Tayebwa apologises, promises change in ‘shortest possible time’

Thomas Tayebwa apologises, promises change in ‘shortest possible time’

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.

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Ex-Speaker Anita Among’s barred rivals demand apology

Ex-Speaker Anita Among’s barred rivals demand apology

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

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Nakyobe Warns Prosecutors Against Political Pressure and Abuse of Justice

Nakyobe Warns Prosecutors Against Political Pressure and Abuse of Justice

Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe has cautioned prosecutors against political interference, corruption and abuse of office, warning that unprofessional conduct undermines justice, overcrowds prisons and damages public trust in the legal system.The Head of Public Service and Secretary to

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Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo

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From Prado to Boda Boda: The Untold Story of Government Suppliers

From Prado to Boda Boda: The Untold Story of Government Suppliers

For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on

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Iran was buying Chinese weapons technology through the UAE; then it attacked them

Iran was buying Chinese weapons technology through the UAE; then it attacked them

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ran parallel procurement operations through the United Arab Emirates and Chinese suppliers to covertly acquire advanced military technology used to target American forces and US-allied infrastructure across the Middle East, according to two Financial Tim

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SANJAY TANNA: The Unsung Hero That Turned NRM Fortunes in Eastern Uganda

SANJAY TANNA: The Unsung Hero That Turned NRM Fortunes in Eastern Uganda

Hon Sanjay Tanna’s name rings across many homesteads, businesses, political groupings and social circles, not because he is a business mogul, but most importantly because of his energy in mobilizing support for NRM Candidates and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.From Bukedi in the 2021 g

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Lira City in Spotlight as LDC Disowns Senior Law Enforcement Officer’s Diploma Documents After 15 Years of Service

Lira City in Spotlight as LDC Disowns Senior Law Enforcement Officer’s Diploma Documents After 15 Years of Service

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

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