Kampala, Uganda | URN | The fight against corruption and the effectiveness of the decentralisation policy dominated discussions during the induction of the 12th Parliament, with MPS questioning whether anti-graft institutions are doing enough to hold powerful public officials accountable. The debate about corruption emerged during a session on leadership, governance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked to present a report to Parliament, on the circumstances surrounding incidents of mob justice in the country. The directive by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, follows concerns by Members of Parliament over the death of rugby …
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✳ Sam Mayanja (Attorney General) ✳ Justine Kasule Lumumba (Minister of ICT) ✳ Tom Butiime (Minister of Tourism) ✳ Balaam Barugahara (Minister of Local Government) ✳ Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Minister of Defence) ✳ Sanjay Tanna (Minister of Trade) ✳ Jonard Asiimwe (Minister of Science & Technology) ✳ Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo …
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AI is already reshaping lawmaking across many parliaments around the globe and the Parliament of Uganda should not be left behind COMMENT | KENEDY MUSEKURA | Dear Honourable Members of Parliament, Congratulations upon the trust and responsibilities entrusted to you by Ugandans as you prepare to shape laws and …
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Kampaal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators have started converging at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for the first sitting of the 12th Parliament. During this sitting, the legislators will elect the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament replacing Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa respectively. The election …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Several close associates of former Parliament Speaker Anita Among, including members of parliament, are under probe sanctioned by the president. Among and others at large are suspected of alleged illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering. A joint task force of senior detectives from the Criminal …
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Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Civil society actors in the Sebei sub-region have called on Members of Parliament to reject the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, arguing that it contravenes constitutional rights and could negatively affect service delivery in Uganda. Addressing journalists in Kapchorwa, they said the bill, which …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has so far disbursed 3.63 trillion shillings under the Parish Development Model (PDM) in a push to drive financial inclusion and lift millions of Ugandans out of subsistence livelihoods. The PDM is the government’s flagship poverty alleviation strategy. It targets households still trapped …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s oversight committee has sharply criticised the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for what lawmakers call discriminatory enforcement of the law, after a prominent businessman allegedly demolished part of St Balikuddembe Market (Owino) without permission while the authority continues to aggressively evict poor street …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four independent newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs-elect) have formally declared their support for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). They are Dr. Charles Ngabirano of Rwampara East, Patrick Ochan of Apac Municipality, Teopista Acamfua, Zombo District Woman MP, and Mutebi Bernard Mugoya of …
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