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14 Jan '25
A heated exchange happened in parliament between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Okello Oryem and Kyadondo East MP Muwada Nkunyingi.The argument began after Minister Oryem admitted that the Ministry of Forei
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10 Jan '25
Parliament resumed its first session of the year on a somber note as Speaker Anita Among delivered the devastating news of the passing of two Members of Parliament on the same day.The announcement cast a shadow over the session, as MPs grappled with the loss of their colleagues immediately
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06 Jan '25
Centenary Bank, a financial institution owned by the Catholic Church of Uganda, is facing intense scrutiny over allegations of missing customer funds.The bank has been accused of illegally withdrawing UGX 4,000,00
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23 Nov '24
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, has faced significant criticism and abuse after making direct remarks about the US Ambassador to Uganda.As reported by NilePost, this criticism, esp
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15 Nov '24
President Joe Biden heads to South America this week for a curtain call with global leaders after over 50 years in U.S. politics, but the man he tried and failed to keep from returning to power is likely to be the focus of many meetings: incoming President Donald Trump. Biden will hold
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11 Nov '24
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate
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09 Nov '24
When the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government gerrymanders constituencies, the official explanation given is that such a move is intended to bring services closer to the people and ensure fair distribution of resources among Ugandans. The same explanation was given wh
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09 Nov '24
Kilak North MP Anthony Akol has spoken out about circumstances under which he punched his Mityana Municipality counterpart, Francis Zaake during Wednesday plenary session moments before the passing of the controversial Coffee Bill, 2024. Mr Akol (FDC) punched Mr Zaake (NUP) several times
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08 Nov '24
The identities of the men and women in civilian clothes who raided Parliament chamber and grabbed some MPs after lights were switched off remain contentious. Six MPs were seized, pushed, and carried off from the floor of Parliament soon after Speaker Annet Among suspended 12 legislators
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05 Nov '24
As Americans vote for their next president on Tuesday, the usual dividing line is often that of the party: Democrat vs Republican. But there are other issues that could play a decisive role in the mind of voters to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald T