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Opposition rallies behind NUP’s Paul Mwiru in Speaker race

Opposition rallies behind NUP’s Paul Mwiru in Speaker race

National Unity Platform Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya delivers remarks after the unveiling of Paul Mwiru as the party’s candidate for Speaker in Kampala on May 1, 2026.The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Paul Mwiru in today

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Defeated Mao says he'd have resigned from Parliament if he got less than 10 votes in Speaker race

Defeated Mao says he'd have resigned from Parliament if he got less than 10 votes in Speaker race

Opposition Democratic Party president general and 2026–2031 Speaker contender Norbert Mao is seen ahead of the voting in Kampala on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/IBRAHIM KAVUMA Opposition Democratic Party (DP) president general Norbert Mao has revealed he was prepared to resign from Parliament if

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More Trouble for Anita Among as Lawyer Raises Doubts About Her University Degree After Scrutinising Her Academic Background

More Trouble for Anita Among as Lawyer Raises Doubts About Her University Degree After Scrutinising Her Academic Background

Questions have resurfaced over the academic background of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, after activist and lawyer Godwin Toko publicly challenged the consistency of her education history, triggering renewed public debate.Toko, in a detailed public statement, said he had spent s

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Former WBS TV journalist Robert Wamala, 2 Colleagues killed in elephant attack In Murchison falls

Former WBS TV journalist Robert Wamala, 2 Colleagues killed in elephant attack In Murchison falls

The incident reportedly happened on Sunday evening along the Gulu-Kampala Highway near Karuma, an area known for occasional wildlife crossings from the nearby park.Former WBS journalist Robert Wamala Lumanyika has died in an elephant-related accident near Murchison Falls National Park.

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Ex-Speaker Anita Among’s barred rivals demand apology

Ex-Speaker Anita Among’s barred rivals demand apology

section of politicians who were blocked from contesting in Bukedea District have accused outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among of orchestrating intimidation, electoral manipulation, and abuse of state institutions, demanding that she apologise to the people of Teso.The aggrieved polit

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Museveni Invited Anita Among for NRM CEC Meeting But She Refused to Attend Because of Security Reasons — Reports

Museveni Invited Anita Among for NRM CEC Meeting But She Refused to Attend Because of Security Reasons — Reports

The NRM CEC met at least twice to discuss the positions of the speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th parliament but Anita Among, who is the second national vice chairperson of the ruling party, was not in attendance.President Museveni, who is also the NRM national chairman, had instructed

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Nakyobe Warns Prosecutors Against Political Pressure and Abuse of Justice

Nakyobe Warns Prosecutors Against Political Pressure and Abuse of Justice

Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe has cautioned prosecutors against political interference, corruption and abuse of office, warning that unprofessional conduct undermines justice, overcrowds prisons and damages public trust in the legal system.The Head of Public Service and Secretary to

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Kampala Speakership Mobilisation Push: Shs500 Million Proposal Set To Boost Oversight Of Government Projects Across All Divisions

Kampala Speakership Mobilisation Push: Shs500 Million Proposal Set To Boost Oversight Of Government Projects Across All Divisions

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

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New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads

New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads

L-R: Faridah Nakabugo, Godfrey Luyombya, Shamim Nambassa and Judith NalukwagoIn a bid to steer Uganda’s capital through a maze of chronic urban challenges, Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has unveiled a fresh executive team for the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) counci

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Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy remained stable during the general election period and in the months that followed, according to the government’s pos

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