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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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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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Villa ruin Guardiola's final game in charge of Man City

Villa ruin Guardiola's final game in charge of Man City

Pep Guardiola took charge of Manchester City for the 593rd and final timeGuardiola, who will go down as one the finest managers of his generation, confirmed on Friday he will step down at City after collecting 20 trophies during a memorable decade in charge.BBC Sport - Pep Guardiola

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King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, ties the knot with Antony Bwepukulu

King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, ties the knot with Antony Bwepukulu

Singer King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, and her lover, Antony Bwepukulu, have taken a major step in their relationship after officially exchanging marriage vows.The couple’s wedding ceremony was held at Mt. Zion Grace Church in Entebbe-Katabi and was attended by close family mem

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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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Women in leadership deserve fair scrutiny, not patriarchal backlash

Women in leadership deserve fair scrutiny, not patriarchal backlash

recent debates on leadership and accountability, male chauvinists have increasingly weaponised the case of Anita Among to discredit women in leadership as a whole.Instead of interrogating individual conduct on its own merits, they present her example as “proof” that women are unfit to

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Political Analyst: Mao’s Speakership Bid a Calculated Power Play for Bigger Political Leverage

Political Analyst: Mao’s Speakership Bid a Calculated Power Play for Bigger Political Leverage

Norbert Mao’s entry into the race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament is less about securing the chair and more about repositioning himself within the country’s power structure, political commentator Wilfred Businge has argued. As the contest intensifies, Mao’s move is now bein

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“She’s Not Bitter, in Touch With Museveni”: Ofwono Opondo Reveals Details of Talks With Anita Among Amid Corruption Probe

“She’s Not Bitter, in Touch With Museveni”: Ofwono Opondo Reveals Details of Talks With Anita Among Amid Corruption Probe

Former Government Spokesperson and newly elected MP Ofwono Opondo has shared details of a private meeting with former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, stating that she has withdrawn from the speakership race and is now backing Jacob Oboth-Oboth.Speaking during an interview on Capital FM,

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