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Speaker orders staff screening to remove “those who only come for money”

Speaker orders staff screening to remove “those who only come for money”

Newly appointed Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko,- Credit: Madrama James/Eye RadioThe Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has announced the screening of all parliamentary support staff to verify appointments, confirm employment status, and validate

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They’re Congratulating Me”: Otafiire’s Clap Back Is the Most Ugandan Thing You’ll See Today

They’re Congratulating Me”: Otafiire’s Clap Back Is the Most Ugandan Thing You’ll See Today

Kahinda Otafiire, freshly appointed Minister of Water and Environment, just served his old school the most polite yet devastating response on X.When Kitabi Seminary Old Boys’ Association (KISOBA) posted a congratulatory message celebrating their alumnus — Alumnus No. 0879/66, K1966 —

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Why Jose Chameleone Is Forever Grateful to Bebe Cool and Redsan

Why Jose Chameleone Is Forever Grateful to Bebe Cool and Redsan

the vibrant history of East African music, few stories capture the true spirit of brotherhood, struggle, and gratitude as powerfully as that of Ugandan legend Jose Chameleone. Known affectionately as the “Bus Corridor King,” Chameleone rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most inf

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Ex-MP Ssemujju Opposes First Lady Interfacing with Appointments Committee Online

Ex-MP Ssemujju Opposes First Lady Interfacing with Appointments Committee Online

The education minister, Janet Museveni releasing UHPAB resultsKAMPALA – The First Lady and Minister-designate for Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, is expected to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting via Zoom on Tuesday after not appearing before the

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MPs reportedly insist on First Lady Janet physical attendance of vetting committee

MPs reportedly insist on First Lady Janet physical attendance of vetting committee

Mrs Museveni was supposed to be among the first ministers to be vetted on Monday morning, with her slot at 10 am, but committee members reportedly objected to the Zoom arrangementMembers of parliament who sit on its Appointments Committee have reportedly rejected a request to vet First Lad

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Museveni asked to drop Kataaha from cabinet over incompetence

Museveni asked to drop Kataaha from cabinet over incompetence

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to remove his wife, First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, from the cabinet, citing poor performance and persistent failures in the country’s education system.Janet Museveni was reappointed Minister of Education a

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Inside the Centenary Bank Robbery! Police Drag Seven Men to Court Over Shs 620 Million Theft, Remanded

Inside the Centenary Bank Robbery! Police Drag Seven Men to Court Over Shs 620 Million Theft, Remanded

Seven men are set to appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court today after police completed investigations into a high-profile robbery in which more than Shs 620 million was stolen from a businessman in Kampala.The suspects, identified as Mulindwa Sharif, Akid Khalid alias Bomb

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FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11

FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11

KAMPALA — The Government will on June 11, 2026, present the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials promising a private sector-driven spending plan focused on export growth, agricultural transformation, industrialisation and job creation.The budget will be read in

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New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

The appointment of Balaam Barugahara as Uganda's minister for Local Government has raised expectations that he will confront corruption widely viewed as entrenched within district administrations, where recruitment scandals, procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds continue to underm

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Kiyonga, Tumwebaze, Asiimwe Cleared as Parliament’s Appointments Committee Begins Vetting Ministers

Kiyonga, Tumwebaze, Asiimwe Cleared as Parliament’s Appointments Committee Begins Vetting Ministers

Ministerial nominees wait for their vetting at Parliament on Monday, 1 June 2026Parliament’s Appointments Committee has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions.The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth and de

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