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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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BE LIKE ANITA AMONG: Thomas Tayebwa Ordered to Issue Statement Announcing His Withdrawal from Deputy Speaker Race

BE LIKE ANITA AMONG: Thomas Tayebwa Ordered to Issue Statement Announcing His Withdrawal from Deputy Speaker Race

The Ruhinda North MP is being told to follow the tone set by Anita Among, the 11th speaker of parliament, who had up to end of Sunday, May 17, to withdraw from the race in favor of Jacob Oboth Oboth or face more music.The development is a dent on the political rise of Thomas Tayebwa, the y

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Fishing restrictions leave Lake Albert, Albert Nile fishermen on edge

Fishing restrictions leave Lake Albert, Albert Nile fishermen on edge

Pakwach, Uganda | URN | Leaders in Pakwach District have been given a seven-day ultimatum to establish landing site management committees aimed at regulating fishing activities and restoring discipline in the fishing industry.The directive follows a visit by the Deputy Chief of Defence For

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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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The three names poised for Deputy Speaker race

The three names poised for Deputy Speaker race

Until this week, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa appeared almost certain to retain his position in the 12th Parliament, buoyed by growing influence within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a close political alliance with Speaker Anita Among. But recent political developments have in

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Prepare for Transition’ – NRM youth want CDF Muhoozi named Vice President in Museveni’s next cabinet

Prepare for Transition’ – NRM youth want CDF Muhoozi named Vice President in Museveni’s next cabinet

Kampala, Uganda: Members of the NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN) have publicly called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to appoint the First Son and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Uganda’s next Vice President, arguing that the move would guarantee stability, continuity an

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Friends stranded with actress Sally Bwamimpeke's body in Canada amid high repatriation costs

Friends stranded with actress Sally Bwamimpeke's body in Canada amid high repatriation costs

Film Director Douglas Kasule said at least $30,000 was needed to bring Sally’s body back home from CanadaActress Sally Bwamimpeke died in Toronto, Canada on May 14, 2026.Friends and family are struggling to raise money to repatriate her body to Uganda.Douglas Kasule Benda s

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Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead: court

Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead: court

suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio station that urged on the brutal massacres, died Saturday, according to the international court in The Hague where he had faced trial.Felicien Kabuga, who was in his 90s, died in hospital earlier Saturday, sai

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Marcus Rashford update released by Barcelona after concern over Man Utd forward

Marcus Rashford update released by Barcelona after concern over Man Utd forward

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed confidence that Marcus Rashford will feature in the squad for the club's final home fixture of the season against Real Betis on Sunday evening. The Manchester United loanee netted the opening goal against Real Madrid last week, a crucial contribution th

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“Oil Will Be a Greater Danger” — Bobi Wine Opposes Uganda Oil Investment, Seeks Sanctions Against Museveni Government

“Oil Will Be a Greater Danger” — Bobi Wine Opposes Uganda Oil Investment, Seeks Sanctions Against Museveni Government

Opposition leader Bobi Wine has criticised the country’s expanding oil exploration agenda, warning that the anticipated petroleum revenues could entrench authoritarian rule rather than benefit citizens.In an interview with Bloomberg while in self-imposed exile in the United States, Bobi

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