Uganda’s Parliament is bracing for significant internal changes following the transition of leadership from former Speaker Anita Among to newly elected Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth. The shift comes amid heightened scrutiny surrounding Among, whose decision to step aside from the speakership
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has submitted her investigation report into alleged corruption involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to President Museveni, sources familiar with the inquiry have said.The development marks a significant milestone in the high-profile i
Centuries ago, Niccolò Machiavelli warned in The Prince that rulers who govern through personal power must constantly prevent subordinate centers of influence from becoming independent poles of attraction. In modern political science, this is understood as the core logic of competitive authorita
KAMPALA — Former Speaker and First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga made a notable return to Parliament on Thursday, ending a prolonged absence from sittings of the 11th Parliament that was presided over by her longtime political rival, Anita Annet Among.Kadaga took her seat on the g
Embattled former Speaker of parliament Annette Anita Among who has been out of the public domain ever since she was sworn in at parliament on 13th this Month has congratulated both Oboth Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa upon their election as Speaker and Deputy speaker of the 12th parliament as she conti
The election of the Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Monday was expected to be a procedural confirmation of ruling party dominance.Instead, it briefly turned into a stage for political satire and symbolic protest, after opposition lawmakers injected hum
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has publicly congratulated Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa following their election as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, marking her first major public reaction to the leadership transition at the House.In a bri
Hon Thomas Tayebwa may also face accusations associated with the broader culture of patronage and corruption within politics, but he has generally been viewed as more discreet, measured, respectful, and careful not to exercise power in ways that publicly embarrass the State or threaten the broade
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.
KAMPALA — In a move aimed at strengthening coordination, accountability, and grassroots mobilisation within Uganda’s capital, discussions have emerged around a proposed Shs500 million allocation to support mobilisation and operational effectiveness of Kampala Capital City Council (KCCA) Speak
