Kampala, Uganda – March 25, 2025 The newly elected Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, is set to be sworn in tomorrow, according to an official announcement by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. In a statement issued today, Speaker Among confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony will take place in her chambers at…
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NRM Legislators Explain Decision to Return Civilians to Military Court.
A few days after legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) voted to return civilians to military courts, they have come forward to explain the reasoning behind their decision. According to the lawmakers, the move was driven by concerns over national security and the need to strengthen law enforcement mechanisms. They argued that…
Anita Among Declares Unopposed Bid for Speaker of Parliament in 2026.
Wakiso, Uganda – The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among, has announced her intention to seek re-election for the speakership in the 2026–2031 term, stating that she will run unopposed. Among made the declaration while attending the annual general meeting of the Uganda District Councils’ Speakers Association (UDICOSA) in Wakiso District. She expressed confidence…
Chaos Erupts in Parliament as Coffee Bill Passes Amid Violence and Controversy.
On November 6, 2024, a heated and chaotic scene unfolded in Uganda’s Parliament as lawmakers debated the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, which proposed the rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, was eventually passed, but not without significant turmoil. The physical altercation that set the tone…
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