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COMMENT: By Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba The greatest disservice that the NRM government has done to Uganda is its tolerance of corruption in public affairs and its failure to curb incidents of abuse of office and embezzlement of public funds. Indeed, in some instances, it would seem that to do …

The National Resistance Movement Party candidates Rebecca Kadaga and Jacob Oulanyah were re-elected to lead parliament today. Kadaga was unopposed as Speaker while Oulanyah got 300 votes against only 115 for Mohamed Nsereko in the contest for Deputy Speaker. President Yoweri Museveni attended the session and administered the oaths to …

Victory casts spotlight on effectiveness of 20-year long gender affirmative action agenda ANALYSIS: On May 02, Kamuli district woman legislator, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga won endorsement from her party to contest for Speakership of the incoming 10th parliament. Kadaga, who has been speaker of the out-going parliament, fought a bruising battle …

Uganda’s Members of Parliament (MPs) were today sworn. The swearing in ceremony at Parliament buildings ahead of the 10th parliament was colorful in all aspects  – the dressing, the accompanying music and the character of MPs lined up. All 145 MPs scheduled to be sworn in today have. An extra …

12.oopm Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been dully sworn in for another term as President of Uganda by the Chief Justice Bart Katureebe.   8am: Celebrations start Ceremonies that will culminate with the swearing-in of the elected President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni have started at Kololo in Kampala. The inauguration of …

“A firm foundation built for Uganda’s steady progress” will be the theme of the day when President Yoweri Museveni is sworn in on Thursday at Kololo, Kampala. Minister for The Presidency Frank Tumwebaze said the theme depicts the steadily maintained rate of sustainable economic growth in terms of GDP as …

PHOTOGRAPHS: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has today confirmed that they will second to parliament the return of Speaker Rebecca Kadaga (left) and Deputy Jacob Oulanya. Kadaga and Oulanya will be the NRM flag-bearers. *********** Kampala, TUESDAY The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling party NRM Monday night …

AK-47 wielding President spends week in volatile region. But can mission cure historical grievances?   April 6 found President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy traversing the western border district of Bundibugyo; all the way to Uganda-Congo border. The President who was clad in UPDF battle fatigues and carried an AK 47 rifle was …

Rebecca Kadaga has vowed to defeat opponents in the Uganda Parliament Speakership Race Share on: WhatsApp

Kasese district FDC leaders reject Bayiira state, to cooperate with government The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kasese has rejected the idea of the demand and talk of the formation of a so-called Yiira Republic. The LC V Chairman-elect Kasese district Sibendire Bigogo Geoffrey vowed never to be …