Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Museveni is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday. The address will be held as the 12th Parliament meets for its 3rd sitting of the current session. According to the Government Citizens’ Interaction Centre, the venue for this year’s State of …
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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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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday commenced the vetting of newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, launching a constitutionally mandated process that will determine which of President Yoweri Museveni’s latest ministerial nominees formally assume office. The exercise is chaired by Speaker of Parliament Markson …
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The experiences of the Sixth Parliament can guide the Twelfth Parliament COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today as you take charge of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved the appointment of Hon. Jessica Alupo and Robinah Nabbanja as Vice President and Prime Minister, respectively. The two leaders were approved in accordance with Article 108 of the Constitution which requires Parliament to approve the two presidential designees by a simple …
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Oboth Oboth and the illusion of choice COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Parliamentary elections are usually defined by late-night lobbying and shifting alliances, but the race to elect a new Speaker was effectively ended when Jacob Oboth Oboth secured an early endorsement from Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament will reconvene on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to consider the approval of President Yoweri Museveni’s reappointed Vice President and Prime Minister, following the release of a new Cabinet lineup that has accelerated the start of government business in the 12th Parliament. …
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*⃣ Oboth Oboth 441 *⃣ Mwiru 60 votes *⃣ Mao 15 votes *⃣ Spoilt votes 3 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has been overwhelmingly voted Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament by over 400 votes at a special sitting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds Three candidates were …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Voting is underway for the Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament during a special sitting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where Members of Parliament are choosing the leader of the country’s legislature for the next five years. Three candidates are in the race: Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Seven official parliamentary vehicles have been withdrawn from the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Among and returned to Parliament. The official parliamentary vehicles stationed at former Speaker Anita Among’s Nakasero residence have been returned to the Parliament parking lot, following standard procedure for the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
