The directive, issued by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, places the investigation into alleged corruption, unexplained wealth, and procurement irregularities at the center of what has now evolved into a high-stakes political and institutional inquiry affecting Parliament and its leadership circ
Anita Annet Among must be having some of the longest nights of her life, as a lot has unfolded in a very short period. From expecting to defend her position as Speaker of Parliament, the third-highest office in Uganda’s governance structure, she now finds herself fighting to hold on.Amon
Wakiso, Uganda | URN | Residents of Kakola-Mutungo Kigo in Makindye Ssabagabo Wakiso district say the multi-billion shilling mansion belonging to outgoing Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Among, was built in less than two years.One resident whose name URN has chosen not to reveal for
Police in Wandegeya carried out a successful intelligence-led operation on the night of May 17, 2026, targeting motorcycle-riding phone snatchers who have recently been terrorizing residents around Mawanda Road in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. The operation, which took place at about 11:00p
Mildred Tuhaise, the husky-voiced anchor and senior reporter, is set to leave Next Media at the end of this month, impeccable sources at Naguru have told Bbeg Media.We have been told that Tuhaise tendered her notice of resignation at the beginning of this month. However, management is yet
BUKEDEA DISTRICT, Uganda — Calls for accountability and an independent investigation have intensified in Bukedea District and across the Teso sub-region following allegations of electoral malpractice, intimidation and abuse of office linked to former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet
Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Ruhinda North MP Thomas Tayebwa, together with the Vice National Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Michael Nuwagira, have urged leaders in Sembabule District to avoid political conflicts and work together if the district is to benefit ful
Pakwach, Uganda | URN | Leaders in Pakwach District have been given a seven-day ultimatum to establish landing site management committees aimed at regulating fishing activities and restoring discipline in the fishing industry.The directive follows a visit by the Deputy Chief of Defence For
KAMPALA — Family members of Chris Obore and police sources have dismissed social media claims alleging that the Parliament communications chief had been arrested and that Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige had appeared before CID for questioning.The claims had circulated widely online thr
Human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo has called on courts to drop all charges against activists arrested during the 2024 parliamentary exhibition protests that exposed alleged corruption and financial mismanagement within Parliament.The exhibition, spearheaded by journalist and academic Jimm
