Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has rallied the Turkish government to set up a military weapon manufacturing hub in Uganda. According to Oboth, Turkey should capitalise on Uganda’s strategic position in Africa and set up a military hardware centre similar to those …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Three-in-one celebrations as Tororo Archdiocese marks 1st Family Day
Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Tororo Archdiocese marked a first Family Day, with celebrations that brought Christians from her 50 parishes, plus leading Bukedi politicians to the Archbishop’s seat in Nyangole on Saturday. While focus was on celebrating Dr Emmanuel Obbo’s 10th year as Archbishop, 25 years as Tororo …
Read More »🔴 PICTORIAL: CDF Muhoozi joins Defence Minister Oboth-Oboth in grand thanksgiving in Tororo
Gen Kainerugaba Praises Minister Oboth-Oboth For Commitment To Uganda’s Defence Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has hailed his Commander in Chief President Yoweri Museveni for always making excellent choices of officials to run Uganda’s defence ministry. Kainerugaba made the remarks Friday as …
Read More »Oboth Oboth assures Tororo of roads, piped water, electriciy and PDM monies
Develop a mindset change for personal development, Minister Oboth Oboth tells constituents Tororo, Uganda | JACKSON OBOTH | The Minister of State for Defence who is also Member of Parliament for West Budama Central Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth has assured his constituents and the people of Tororo that government is …
Read More »NRM picks Anita Among for Speaker
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chaired by President Yoweri Museveni has picked Deputy Speaker Anita Among to be the party’s flag bearer in the race to replace Jacob Oulanyah as speaker. National Vice Chairman NRM Eastern Mike Mukula, …
Read More »Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth back in race for Speaker
🔴 Election of Speaker TODAY ➡ Picking forms NRM secretariat WEDNESDAY ➡ CEC NRM meeting THURSDAY ➡ NRM Caucus meeting FRIDAY ➡ Elections Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | West Budama Central MP Jacob Oboth Oboth will contest for Parliament Speakership, a source has revealed. The State Minister for Defence …
Read More »KWAR ADHOLA: Revive the Bukedi Parliamentary Group
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) in Tororo and neigbouring districts to lead the revival of the Bukedi Parliamentary caucus that can help spur development in the region. He has challenged the MPs to also push parliament and government so …
Read More »KADAGA VS OULANYAH: Too close to call!
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | For his strictness, time management and no-nonsense attitude, Jacob Oulanyah has won some souls as an ideal speaker for the Ugandan Parliament. But he has also lost some, who believe that he does not give members as much time to speak, as Rebecca Kadaga does. Each …
Read More »Fox Odoi jumps into race to become Deputy Speaker
Oboth Oboth writes to Chairman of the NRM party, showing interest to contest for post of Deputy Speaker Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | With Jacob Oulanyah set to battle again against Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, eight Members of Parliament have so far shown interest in filling the …
Read More »Seven eyeing deputy speaker’s job in parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven Members of Parliament have indicated that they intend to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament when the house opens its doors in May. The election of a Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament is the first activity of the assembly after …
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