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Who was Anita Among before joining NRM and rising to Speaker of Parliament?

Who was Anita Among before joining NRM and rising to Speaker of Parliament?

Anita Annet Among must be having some of the longest nights of her life, as a lot has unfolded in a very short period. From expecting to defend her position as Speaker of Parliament, the third-highest office in Uganda’s governance structure, she now finds herself fighting to hold on.Amon

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Over 20 Mobile Money Agents Left in Debt Crisis After Alleged UGX 200 Million Fraud Linked to Flow Uganda Employee in Kampala and Wakiso

Over 20 Mobile Money Agents Left in Debt Crisis After Alleged UGX 200 Million Fraud Linked to Flow Uganda Employee in Kampala and Wakiso

KAMPALA, Uganda — More than 20 mobile money agents in Kampala and surrounding areas have been left in financial distress after allegedly falling victim to a suspected loan scam involving a man identified as Tumusiime Wyclif, an employee of Flow Uganda.The agents claim they collectively l

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Bukedea Residents Demand Full Accountability for Among’s Conduct, Abuse of Office

Bukedea Residents Demand Full Accountability for Among’s Conduct, Abuse of Office

BUKEDEA DISTRICT, Uganda — Calls for accountability and an independent investigation have intensified in Bukedea District and across the Teso sub-region following allegations of electoral malpractice, intimidation and abuse of office linked to former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet

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Police, Family Dismiss Reports of Obore Arrest and CID Summons for Adolf Mwesige

Police, Family Dismiss Reports of Obore Arrest and CID Summons for Adolf Mwesige

KAMPALA — Family members of Chris Obore and police sources have dismissed social media claims alleging that the Parliament communications chief had been arrested and that Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige had appeared before CID for questioning.The claims had circulated widely online thr

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Let Us Pray for Museveni the President — and Museveni the Individual

Let Us Pray for Museveni the President — and Museveni the Individual

We must distinguish between politics and our shared humanity. In Uganda today, there appear to be two Yoweri Kaguta Musevenis coexisting side by side.One is the tough-talking politician: the military-uniform-wearing, gun-carrying President who has ruled Uganda for nearly four decades. To h

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Transport Officer’s Promotion Halted After Questions Over Engineering Credentials

Transport Officer’s Promotion Halted After Questions Over Engineering Credentials

KAMPALA — Internal government documents have revealed that suspended Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire’s promotion to a senior position in the Ministry of Works and Transport was halted after concerns emerged over engineering qualifications and Public Service recruitment requireme

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Security personnel climbed wall at Among's Nakasero residence at 3am, witness says

Security personnel climbed wall at Among's Nakasero residence at 3am, witness says

source at the residence of outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said heavily armed security personnel raided the premises in the early hours of Saturday morning, sparking a violent confrontation with guards attached to the residence.According to the source, the operation started

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Gen Muhoozi Launches Crackdown on Fake Ambassadors and Illegally Guarded Pastors

Gen Muhoozi Launches Crackdown on Fake Ambassadors and Illegally Guarded Pastors

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chief of Defence Forces and Uganda’s newly fronted anti-corruption champion according to Hon Lwanga of Mukono, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has initiated a massive crackdown on individuals—including pastors, politicians, and businessmen—who are masquerading as foreign a

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Lydia Jazmine off the shelf after secret Nikkah ceremony

Lydia Jazmine off the shelf after secret Nikkah ceremony

Reports indicate that the singer tied the knot with a young Muslim businessman in a low-key function held under tight security.Lydia Jazmine is reportedly said to have held a secret Nikkah ceremony with a Muslim businessman.Reports claim the singer embraced Islam and adopted the nam

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Several MPs Reportedly Summoned to CID Over Alleged Multi-Billion Business Dealings

Several MPs Reportedly Summoned to CID Over Alleged Multi-Billion Business Dealings

KAMPALA, Uganda — Several Members of Parliament are reportedly expected to appear before the Criminal Investigations Directorate headquarters in Kibuli on Monday, 18th May, at 9:00 a.m. to record statements in connection with alleged multi-billion-shilling business interests, according to repor

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