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Ex-General Sejusa Questions Logic Behind Norbert Mao’s Speaker Bid, Frames It as Strategic Political Calculus

Ex-General Sejusa Questions Logic Behind Norbert Mao’s Speaker Bid, Frames It as Strategic Political Calculus

Retired General David Sejusa has commented on Democratic Party (DP) leader Norbert Mao’s bid for Speaker in Uganda’s 12th Parliament, describing it as a move that appeared risky on the surface but may have carried deeper political calculation.The Speaker race, held at Kololo Ceremonial

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MP Kateshumbwa Cries on Capital Gang When Asked to Criticize David Kabanda, Denies being Among’s Friend

MP Kateshumbwa Cries on Capital Gang When Asked to Criticize David Kabanda, Denies being Among’s Friend

During the Saturday debate on capital radio in Kampala, Shema municipality MP Dickson Kateshumbwa was asked to clarify on the recent social media exchange between him and PLU secretary general Daudi Kabanda.It started with Kabanda declaring that Kateshumbwa was headed for big trouble becau

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Among To Oboth: Congratulations And I sincerely Wish You Success In Your Service

Among To Oboth: Congratulations And I sincerely Wish You Success In Your Service

Embattled former Speaker of parliament Annette Anita Among who has been out of the public domain ever since she was sworn in at parliament on 13th this Month has congratulated both Oboth Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa upon their election as Speaker and Deputy speaker of the 12th parliament as she conti

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“I Have No Doubt” — Anita Among Breaks Silence After Oboth and Tayebwa Speakership Win

“I Have No Doubt” — Anita Among Breaks Silence After Oboth and Tayebwa Speakership Win

Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has publicly congratulated Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa following their election as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, marking her first major public reaction to the leadership transition at the House.In a bri

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Character, Not Just Corruption: Why Anita Among Was Crucified and Tayebwa Spared

Character, Not Just Corruption: Why Anita Among Was Crucified and Tayebwa Spared

Hon Thomas Tayebwa may also face accusations associated with the broader culture of patronage and corruption within politics, but he has generally been viewed as more discreet, measured, respectful, and careful not to exercise power in ways that publicly embarrass the State or threaten the broade

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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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Opposition rallies behind NUP’s Paul Mwiru in Speaker race

Opposition rallies behind NUP’s Paul Mwiru in Speaker race

National Unity Platform Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya delivers remarks after the unveiling of Paul Mwiru as the party’s candidate for Speaker in Kampala on May 1, 2026.The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Paul Mwiru in today

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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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