Parliament Names a Rhino, Pledges Shs 35M
The Parliament of Uganda has contributed Shs 35.1 million towards rhino conservation efforts and named one of the rhinos “Kira” during a plenary session held this week. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among made the announcement, pledging the funds on behalf of Parliament as part of the upcoming Rhino Naming Ceremony
Shock as gov’t spends Shs 5.5 billion on supervising 4km of road in Arua and Mubende
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Central Government has raised red flags over grossly exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects, warning that taxpayers are losing billions to inflated contracts, weak supervision, and poor loan absorption. Presenting the committee’s findings on the Auditor General’s report for FY 2023/2024, PAC Chairperson
Museveni Warns Speaker Among, Other NRM Leaders Against Corruption
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a strong warning to the newly elected National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders, including Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among, urging them to steer clear of corruption and other forms of misconduct, warning that such behavior will provoke public anger. The newly elected
Anita Among Wins NRM Seat as Kadaga Decries Intimidation and Bribery
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) after defeating Speaker Emeritus Rebecca Kadaga in a highly anticipated internal party election. The declaration was made by Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission. “I, Tanga Odoi, being the
Kadaga, Among Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Vice Chairperson Race
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bracing for a major showdown today as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga goes head-to-head with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). The vote is set to take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in
Speaker Among Halts COSASE Probe into Nakivubo Channel Redevelopment
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has suspended investigations into the Nakivubo Channel redevelopment project that were being conducted by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE). Instead, she has appointed a five-member parliamentary team to carry out a fact-finding mission on the same matter. The directive was
Speaker Among: My Role as Speaker Necessitates a Seat at CEC
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its internal elections, seeking to elect leaders who will steer the party over the next five years. While several leadership positions are up for grabs, the race for the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) has drawn particular attention due to
Museveni Picks Nomination Forms for NRM National Chairman and Presidential Flag Bearer
President Yoweri Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has arrived at the NRM Electoral Commission Headquarters, where hundreds of party supporters gathered to witness him pick up nomination forms for the positions of NRM National Chairman and Presidential Flag Bearer. Upon arrival,
Over 1,300 NRM Members Pick Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
At least 1,300 members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have picked expression of interest and nomination forms as the party kicks off preparations for the 2026 general elections. Hundreds of party supporters and aspirants thronged the NRM Electoral Commission offices to express their intent to contest for party
Tayebwa, Among to Run Joint Bid for Speaker, Deputy Speaker Roles in 2026
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has announced his intention to contest for the office of Deputy Speaker once again following the 2026 general elections. Tayebwa made the declaration at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat, where he had gone to collect expression of interest forms ahead of the polls.
