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MP elect David Okwere: Uganda’s 12th Parliament must focus on transparency, local issues

MP elect David Okwere: Uganda’s 12th Parliament must focus on transparency, local issues

Okwere says MP absenteeism as a betrayal of public trust, calling it “reluctancy” and emphasising that a legislator who consistently misses sittings is actively choosing to neglect their duty.David Okwere emphasised that attendance in Parliament is a service to the people, not a job.

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He’s Like a Cheating Wife’ — Nambooze Tears Into Mao’s Speaker Bid

He’s Like a Cheating Wife’ — Nambooze Tears Into Mao’s Speaker Bid

Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze has sharply criticised Democratic Party president Norbert Mao over his bid for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, accusing him of abandoning opposition politics while maintaining leadership of an opposition party.Veteran opposition politician and Mukono M

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Odur Lands Heavy Blows, Knocks Anita Among Down In House Debate

Odur Lands Heavy Blows, Knocks Anita Among Down In House Debate

Kampala, Uganda | A dramatic moment unfolded in Parliament on Tuesday when outgoing Erute South MP Jonathan Odur openly confronted Speaker Anita Among during a tense debate on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, accusing her of using his name to justify limiting debate on the floor

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UEDCL’s Mass Purge Exposes a Dangerous Culture of Panic Management

UEDCL’s Mass Purge Exposes a Dangerous Culture of Panic Management

Eng. Joselynne Rwakakooko was appointed the acting managing director of UEDCL, replacing Paul Mwesigwa, and her first move has been to sack the top management in a move seen as done either in panic, office politics or sheer excitement.The ongoing restructuring at the Uganda Electricity Dis

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A Frontier plane hits a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport

A Frontier plane hits a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport

plane hit a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said.A Frontier Airlines plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, "reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Frida

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All Ugandan government vehicles to be electric, locally made

All Ugandan government vehicles to be electric, locally made

Uganda’s new national e-mobility strategy is focused on domestic vehicle manufacturing, battery production, charging infrastructure and specialised human capital development.Uganda plans to fully transition all new government vehicles to locally manufactured electric vehicles as part of

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Couple jailed for forcing teenager to eat faeces

Couple jailed for forcing teenager to eat faeces

court in Lira has sentenced a couple to prison after finding them guilty of forcing a 15-year-old girl to eat human faeces in an incident the court described as degrading and inhuman.According to a report by Nile Post, Chief Magistrate Joe Fay Adoko convicted Walter Otim, 42, and his wife

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MPs-elect accused of dodging service as election petition battles intensify

MPs-elect accused of dodging service as election petition battles intensify

growing number of Members of Parliament-elect are reportedly evading service of election petitions, raising concerns over access to justice and the increasing risk of cases being dismissed on technical grounds.Last month, the High Court in Gulu, presided over by Justice Phillip Odoki, allo

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Chelsea reach decision on selling Cole Palmer to Man Utd

Chelsea reach decision on selling Cole Palmer to Man Utd

Manchester United have received a blow in their quest to bring Cole Palmer to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, with a report revealing that Chelsea owners, BlueCo, have no plans to sell him to the Red Devils.Palmer is one of Chelsea’s top players, and even though the attacking

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Man Utd plot transfer swoop for player who quit club after Ruben Amorim snub

Man Utd plot transfer swoop for player who quit club after Ruben Amorim snub

Manchester United are planning a swoop for Lyon star Afonso Moreira, whom Ruben Amorim developed at Sporting. Moreira, 21, is experiencing an outstanding maiden campaign in France, having left Sporting for merely €2million (£1.7m) last summer.The winger, who is capable of operating on e

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