Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhind at 1416 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 New Ronald Balimwezo Kampala City Lord Mayor has appointed Lubaga II councillor Faridah Nakabugo as Deputy Lord Mayor in a new executive team dominated by women leaders. Nakabugo, who was elected on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, was also appointed…

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1352 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has warned yet-to-be-appointed cabinet officials that they risk dismissal if they fail to use their offices to help lift citizens out of poverty. Speaking shortly after the election of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has reportedly emerged as the winner in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, following decisive backing from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in a tightly contested internal selection process. Oboth-Oboth, the West Budama South MP…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1342 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Jinja City experienced heavy traffic congestion lasting nearly five hours on Sunday after thousands of Arsenal supporters staged a celebratory procession following the club’s English Premier League title triumph. The celebrations followed Arsenal’s narrow title win over Manchester City, securing the…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1256 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Public scrutiny has intensified around Thomas Tayebwa following his endorsement by the ruling National Resistance Movement to continue serving as deputy speaker in the 12th Parliament.Tayebwa, who deputised outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among during the 11th Parliament, received the endorsement on…