Bolitics
Calvin Echodu is the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Jubilation has erupted across social media platforms in Teso and parts of the wider sub-region following the appointment of businessman and National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser Calvin Echodu to...
MP Justine Nameere pledges to prioritise equal application of the law
Newly appointed State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere has pledged to prioritise equal application of the law, promising a tougher stance...
Justine Nameere appointed Minister of State for Local Government
Hardly a fortnight after her dramatic arrest by security operatives in Masaka amid the Speaker of Parliament fallout, Justine Nameere has been appointed Minister of State for Local Government...
MUSEVENI ANNOUNCES 2026–2031 CABINET, RETAINS KEY FIGURES IN MAJOR MINISTRIES
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the new Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, exercising constitutional powers under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995...
Faridah Nakabugo named deputy lord mayor
New Kampala city lord mayor, Ronald Balimwezo, has appointed Lubaga II councillor Faridah Nakabugo as his deputy lord mayor.
Nakabugo was elected on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket and...
MPs Warned Over Attendance Rules as Parliament Moves to Enforce Stricter Discipline
New Members of Parliament have been warned that failure to attend parliamentary sittings regularly without authorization could lead to loss of their seats, as Parliament steps up enforcement of...
Thomas Tayebwa Retains Post as deputy Parliament Speaker
Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to work closely with Parliament leadership, government and opposition lawmakers to strengthen democracy and support Uganda’s development agenda following his renewed mandate as Deputy Speaker...
Norbert Mao Finishes with 15 Votes in Speaker Race at Kololo
Democratic Party (DP) President General Norbert Mao secured 15 votes in the election for Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament, held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Monday, as legislators chose...
Near-Unanimous Vote Propels Oboth to NRM Conference Speakership
KAMPALA, May 25, 2026 — A near-unanimous vote by delegates at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Delegates Conference has elevated Jacob Oboth-Oboth to the position of Speaker, underscoring...
Minister Kasolo explains NRM’s comeback in Buganda
State Minister for Finance Haruna Kasolo explains the NRM's comeback in Buganda, citing the opposition's failure to deliver on promises and his own successful mobilisation strategies. He also touches...
“I will restore public confidence in Parliament if elected as Speaker,” Paul Mwiru
National Unity Platform’s Paul Mwiru says he is committed to restoring public confidence in Parliament if elected to lead the house as Speaker of Parliament. While launching his manifesto...
NRM unveils roadmap for Speaker of Parliament
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled a strict roadmap for the forthcoming race for Speaker of Parliament, barring campaigns, voter bribery and smear tactics as competition intensifies...
