Parliament Vets Over 80 Nominees for Ministerial Positions
Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions. The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Oboth Marksons and deputised by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and has scheduled to handle the vetting process today and tomorrow, Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Museveni Threatens to Sack ‘Lazy’ Ministers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday used the opening sitting of Uganda’s 12th Parliament to deliver a stern warning to ministers among leaders whom he accused of failing to mobilize wananchi to benefit from government wealth-creation programs, saying the time had come for every elected official to take responsibility for
Oboth, Mao and Mwiru in Three-Horse Race for Speakership
The race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament entered a decisive stage on Monday after Chief Justice Flavian Zeija formally closed nominations, clearing the way for Members of Parliament to proceed to a secret ballot vote. The announcement was made in a packed House with 370 MPs present, confirming full
Nandutu Confesses to Receiving Iron Sheets in Karamoja Aid Scandal
Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, has confessed to receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities. She made the admission while appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court, following several missed appearances. Nandutu was summoned after failing to appear in court on four prior occasions to defend herself. Earlier,
