IGG probes Anita Among over Leadership Code petition
Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze has confirmed receiving a petition from a group of lawyers and activists seeking a comprehensive investigation into Speaker Anita Annet Among over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. Naluzze said the Inspectorate has since launched investigations and will make its
MAO TO ANITA AMONG: You have no audacity to insult visitors at your father’s home
A sharp war of words has erupted within the ruling National Resistance Movement camp after Norbert Mao fired back at Speaker Anita Annet Among over her arrogont remarks on the race for the Speakership. Mao, who is also eyeing the top parliamentary seat, dismissed Among’s comments as disrespectful and ill
Mao Heads to Kyankwanzi as Speakership Battle Looms
The Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao, has confirmed that he will attend the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat scheduled for this week at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Mao’s participation follows the signing of a cooperation agreement between the DP and the NRM, as well as his subsequent
NRM CEC Endorses Among, Tayebwa for Speaker and Deputy Speaker
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), chaired by its chairman, President Yoweri Museveni, has endorsed Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, respectively. The two legislators were endorsed during a top CEC meeting held last evening at
Fallen MP Apolot Stella was a true champion of woman and girls rights – Parliament
Parliament a special sitting to honor the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Apolot Stella Isodo, who passed away on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Isodo was a prominent member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party and was widely respected for her humility, friendliness, and commitment to public
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
