NRM Caucus Backs Sovereignty Bill Amid Rising Criticism
Members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus have resolved to support the controversial Sovereignty Bill. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has since sparked intense debate among lawmakers, legal experts, civil society organisations and academia. It was subsequently
Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
MPs Receive Shs 100 million for Passing Coffee Bill
Several Members of Parliament have reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni, The Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was given as a token of appreciation for
