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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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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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Bobi Wine hopes to meet President Trump

Bobi Wine hopes to meet President Trump

Bobi Wine revealed that he has so far met with several United States senators and was still hoping to meet with President Donald TrumpSelf exiled NUP President Bobi Wine has said he hopes to meet United States President Donald Trump as he continues his political engagements in the United S

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Equity Bank cleared of wrongdoing in Shs3 billion fraudulent gold transaction

Equity Bank cleared of wrongdoing in Shs3 billion fraudulent gold transaction

The police have cleared Equity Bank of any wrongdoing in a fraudulent gold transaction that resulted in a loss of over Shs3 billion for Canadian national Clifford Potter.Last week, it was reported that Police had called on Equity Bank and Stanbic Bank to clarify the circumstances surroundi

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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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Ssenyonyi hands over Leader of Opposition office

Ssenyonyi hands over Leader of Opposition office

Kampala, Uganda | URN | As Uganda’s 12th Parliament concluded the final day of swearing-in ceremonies on Friday, one political moment quietly stood out beyond the routine oaths, photographs, and celebrations.Moments after taking the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Member of Parliament, Na

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My Parents are okay with me being a lesbian - Julie Mutesasira

My Parents are okay with me being a lesbian - Julie Mutesasira

Celebrated gospel singer Julie Mutesasira has spoken about how her family reacted when she revealed her sexual orientation.Julie, who currently lives in Canada, said the news initially came as a shock to some family members, including her parents, but they eventually accepted her and suppo

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Born Again Pastors in Ibanda Protest Abrupt Enforcement of New Trade Order

Born Again Pastors in Ibanda Protest Abrupt Enforcement of New Trade Order

Pastors in Ibanda District say the enforcement of the Trade Order Act has disrupted worship activities and caught many churches off guard, calling for a longer transition period and greater consultation before implementation.Pastors under the Born Again faith in Ibanda District have raised

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Aceng Emerges for Deputy Speaker in Post-Oulanyah Balancing Move

Aceng Emerges for Deputy Speaker in Post-Oulanyah Balancing Move

Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng is increasingly being mentioned in ruling party circles as a possible candidate for Deputy Speaker of Parliament in a major political arrangement aimed at balancing regional interests following the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.Highly placed NRM sou

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