Kampala, Uganda | URN | Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has defended his decision to redirect billions of shillings from the Office of the Speaker to parliamentary committees, saying the move is intended to strengthen Parliament’s oversight role and curb corruption. The reforms come against the backdrop of sustained …
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Bukedea, Uganda | URN | The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach, has urged the people of Teso to keep former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among in prayer during her difficult times. Bishop Eciru made the call while addressing hundreds of Christians at Uganda …
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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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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 | Anita Annet Among, the Speaker of Uganda’s 11th Parliament, was noticeably absent from the inaugural sitting of the 12th Parliament on Monday at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where Members of Parliament convened to elect a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Her name was read out …
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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 | President Yoweri Museveni has welcomed the endorsement of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa as the 12th Parliament NRM candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively, following Sunday’s caucus meeting at State House Entebbe. In a statement issued after meeting NRM legislators and allied independents, …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ruling National Resistance Movement has endorsed Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as its flag bearer for Speaker of the 12th Parliament and Thomas Tayebwa as the party’s candidate for Deputy Speaker. The announcement was made during the ongoing NRM parliamentary caucus meeting at State House Entebbe, …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Women have asked the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to ensure gender balance when electing the Speakers of the 12th Parliament following the withdrawal of outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among. The call comes amid growing indications that the race for the top parliamentary positions could …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has summoned the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) for an urgent meeting on Friday, May 22, as the ruling party moves to settle on its preferred candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The parliamentary elections …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
