Parliament vets Jessica Alupo as Vice President of Uaganda
Parliament has approved the appointment of Jessica Alupo as the Vice President of Uganda. Earlier this week, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Alupo to the position, in accordance with Article 108(2) of the Constitution, which requires parliamentary approval by a simple majority. Alupo previously served as Vice President from June 2021
Parliament Procures over 500 iPads for MPs
The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, has revealed that iPads valued at approximately Shs 2.5 million each for Members of Parliament have already been procured. The 12th Parliament comprises 527 Members, including 353 directly elected constituency representatives, 146 district woman representatives, and 30 representatives of special interest groups such as
NUP Retains Ssenyonyi as Leader of Opposition, Unveils New Parliamentary Team
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Ssenyonyi was first appointed to the position on December 22, 2023, by NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi. He officially assumed office on January 9, 2024, and has now been reappointed
NUP Fronts late Nakimuli Hellen’s sister for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
Nampala Irene, sister to the late Nakimuli Hellen, has been named the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. She scored highly with 68.2% compared to other candidates who expressed interest to replace Nakimuli. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized
Parliament Set to vet Alupo, Nabbanja Appointments
Parliament is set to approve the reappointment of Jessica Alupo as Vice President and Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister. The two leaders were on Tuesday reappointed by President Yoweri Museveni to their respective positions after serving for the past five years. “By virtue of the powers given to the President
Uganda Closes DRC Border as Ebola Risk Escalates
Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with immediate effect following a surge in Ebola cases in the neighboring country. The government said only authorized Ebola response teams, humanitarian operations, food and cargo transporters, and essential security personnel will be allowed to cross,
Museveni Drops 22 Ministers in New Cabinet Reshuffle
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new Cabinet for the next five years, dropping at least 22 ministers in a sweeping reshuffle. In a statement, Museveni said the appointments were made in accordance with the Constitution of Uganda. “By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda
Cabinet List: Museveni drops Moses Ali, Nankabirwa , Anite, names Ayebare, Wanyoto Migadde Ministers
By virtue of the powers given to the President of Uganda under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1), and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the following persons have been proposed for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and
Tom Magambo: I don’t blame you for what happened to my son
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Director Maj. Tom Magambo has paid an emotional tribute to his wife, Carol, describing her as a strong pillar of their family following the tragic death of their son, Timothy Muganzi Magambo. Speaking during a requiem Mass at Our Lady of Africa, Mbuya Catholic Parish,
Body of Maj. Magambo’s Son Flown Home After U.S. Drowning Tragedy
The body of Timothy Magambo, son of Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Director Maj. Tom Magambo, has been flown back into the country following his tragic drowning in the United States last week. Timothy, 18, died during a swimming outing in Long Island, New York, in an incident that has since
