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09 May '26
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has praised Ugandans for what she described as overwhelming support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the party’s performance across presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections reflected broad
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09 May '26
Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Mawokota South lawmaker, spoke to Patrick Kamara in a wide-ranging interview on The Grind Podcast. The veteran politician painted a bleak picture of Opposition politics in Uganda while purring over Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986. Excerpts:-___
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09 May '26
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze has sharply criticised Democratic Party president Norbert Mao over his bid for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, accusing him of abandoning opposition politics while maintaining leadership of an opposition party.Veteran opposition politician and Mukono M
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09 May '26
Kampala, Uganda | A dramatic moment unfolded in Parliament on Tuesday when outgoing Erute South MP Jonathan Odur openly confronted Speaker Anita Among during a tense debate on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, accusing her of using his name to justify limiting debate on the floor
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07 May '26
growing number of Members of Parliament-elect are reportedly evading service of election petitions, raising concerns over access to justice and the increasing risk of cases being dismissed on technical grounds.Last month, the High Court in Gulu, presided over by Justice Phillip Odoki, allo
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07 May '26
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cautioned BoU Governor Atingi-Ego over criticism of the sovereignty bill, as concerns grow about its economic impact.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba warns BoU Governor Atingi-Ego over his public comments.Atingi-Ego cautions that the sovereignty law could cause an
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06 May '26
Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo during cross-examination in Col Dr Kizza Besigye's case on April 23, 2026. Photo | Juliet KigongoChief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo on Wednesday came under pressure in the High Court as defence lawyers for opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye resume
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06 May '26
Parliament yesterday passed a supplementary budget of Shs1.1 trillion under supplementary schedule five, giving more money to the government to implement its activities. Of the total amount, the supplementary request that does not require prior approval from Parliament amounts to Shs586.2b. This
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06 May '26
Opposition MP Shamim Malende has returned to Uganda ahead of swearing-in ceremonies, reigniting debate over her health struggles and long absence from Parliament.Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has returned to Uganda ahead of next week’s parliamentary swearing-in ceremo
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06 May '26
The biggest solidarity on campus didn’t just reject the 92nd Guild Cabinet over exclusion. They went further — barring the Guild President, her ministers, and her entire entourage from setting foot in Mitchell and Complex Halls. The letter carries over 20 signatures.Makerere University