Ngora District Woman MP Apolot Stella Dies After Short Illness
The Woman Member of Parliament for Ngora District, Apolot Stella Isodo, has passed away following a brief illness. Her death was confirmed by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Apolot passed on yesterday morning, just a day after the announcement of the Parliamentary election results. “With a heavy heart, I
NUP’s Mpaka Cross to NRM After Withdrawing From Mbarara Race
Peter Mpaka, who recently withdrew from the Mbarara City North parliamentary race, and Mark Itogooro Nyabihemu, the former NUP mayoral candidate for Mbarara City, have both quit the National Unity Platform (NUP). The two were officially presented to President Museveni at the Golf Course grounds in Booma Cell, Mbarara City.
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearing In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
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
