Parliament endorses Kiryowa, Bangumya for Vacant EALA Seats
Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill Uganda’s vacant positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) after adopting the report of the Parliamentary Verification Committee.
The vacancies…
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Health Minister confirms no new Ebola cases in Uganda
The country must wait 42 days without a new case before it can be declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) despite the discharge of the last patient from the Ebola Treatment Unit.
Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of…
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Stick to expertise in committee designations - Speaker Oboth
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has tasked party whips to review the allocation of Members of Parliament to committees and ensure that Members are assigned according to their expertise.
The Speaker said Parliament risks losing valuable…
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Speaker urges MPs to serve with integrity
The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth has urged members entrusted with parliamentary leadership responsibilities to serve with integrity, diligence and commitment to the interests of Ugandans as the 12th Parliament begins its work.
The Speaker’…
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President Museveni returns two tax Bills to Parliament
President Museveni has declined to assent to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 returning them back to Parliament for reconsideration, warning that some proposed measures would create unfair…
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Speaker Oboth commits full financial support to committees
The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen the performance and independence of Parliamentary Oversight Committees, with the Parliamentary Commission prioritising full internal funding of committee…
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Tayebwa says 12th Parliament could be the best
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has expressed confidence that the 12th Parliament has the potential to become the best in Uganda's history, citing the calibre, commitment and readiness of the newly elected legislators.
Closing the five-…
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MPs induction starts with call for accountability
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has challenged Members of the 12th Parliament to uphold integrity, accountability and evidence-based legislation as they begin their legislative journey.
He said the quality of Parliament's…
