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Norbert Mao: Parliament Should Serve MPs and the People, Not the Speaker’s Office

Norbert Mao: Parliament Should Serve MPs and the People, Not the Speaker’s Office

Norbert MaoNorbert Mao, Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and MP-elect for Laro‑Pece Constituency, Gulu District has outlined his reasons for contesting the position of Speaker of Parliament.In a recent statement, Mao emphasized the need for integrity, pri

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Uganda sets dates for EALA by-election

Uganda sets dates for EALA by-election

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Parliament of Uganda has released the official roadmap for by-elections to fill two vacant seats in the 5th East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).The vacancies were created following the January 15, 2026, general elections, where two sitting EALA members, Den

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Sejusa on why Ugandan dissidents seek exile in western countries, not Africa

Sejusa on why Ugandan dissidents seek exile in western countries, not Africa

Sejusa, who fled to the UK in 2013 argued that exile decisions are based on safety and influence, not admiration for Western systems.Former Coordinator of Intelligence Services Gen David Ssejusa has defended his decision, and that of other Ugandan dissidents, to seek exile in Western count

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6 Ugandans Arrested in Connection to USD 3.4 Mn Equity Bank Rwanda Digital Heist

6 Ugandans Arrested in Connection to USD 3.4 Mn Equity Bank Rwanda Digital Heist

The cross-border heist signifies a new frontier in the evolving nature of financial crime, where digital fraud is increasingly sophisticated, fast-moving and now, transnational. The arrests may mark a breakthrough in the Equity Bank Rwanda probe, but they also expose a deeper reality: in a digita

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Speakership Race: Inside Oboth Oboth’s Strategic Silence

Speakership Race: Inside Oboth Oboth’s Strategic Silence

Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth has maintained silence amid growing debate over the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, sparking speculation about his next move.In 2021, Oboth had positioned himself to contest for the speakership against the late Jacob Oulanyah. However, he later s

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Kabanda fires at King Saha in Copyright debate

Kabanda fires at King Saha in Copyright debate

The debate surrounding Uganda’s newly amended Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has escalated into a heated exchange between artists and political leaders.The latest clash involves singer King Saha and Daudi Kabanda, highlighting growing tensions over how the law i

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Mayiga Raises Alarm Over Abductions in Butambala During Eid al-Fitr Prayers

Mayiga Raises Alarm Over Abductions in Butambala During Eid al-Fitr Prayers

The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom has warned that growing reports of security-related arrests in Butambala are instilling fear among residents, urging dialogue and unity to prevent further community tension.The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has expressed concern over reports o

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MPs urge caution as government moves to ban old taxis

MPs urge caution as government moves to ban old taxis

A number of legislators have expressed mixed reactions to a government proposal to phase out old taxis from Kampala and other urban roads, as authorities push to improve road safety and modernise public transport.The proposal, which is under discussion by the parliamentary committee on Com

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No judge can order kneeling,” says Ssemakadde after judge orders lawyer to kneel in court

No judge can order kneeling,” says Ssemakadde after judge orders lawyer to kneel in court

The ULS President directly criticised the conduct of Justice Mohammed Umar, arguing that compelling a lawyer to kneel undermines not just individual dignity but the integrity of the entire legal system.Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde, has condemned judicial humiliation and ca

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President Museveni’s victory and the gradual fragmentation of Uganda’s multiparty system

President Museveni’s victory and the gradual fragmentation of Uganda’s multiparty system

The presidential race was widely viewed as a two-horse contest between Museveni and Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), but the semblance of openness was tempered by the heavy policing of the political field.COMMENT | DR JUDE KAGORO | The 2026 general election in Uganda followed a familiar patt

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