End of an Era: Eight Deaths Cast Shadow Over 12th Parliament
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End of an Era: Eight Deaths Cast Shadow Over 12th Parliament

April 23, 2026
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With just three weeks remaining to the end of its five-year term, the 12th Parliament of Uganda has been marked by a series of painful losses, with at least eight legislators dying while still in office. The deaths, caused by a mix of gun violence, complications from minor surgeries, high

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Oulanyah’s Father, Mzee Nathan Okori, Dies at Lacor Hospital
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Oulanyah’s Father, Mzee Nathan Okori, Dies at Lacor Hospital

March 20, 2026
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Mzee Nathan Okori, the father of the late Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah, has passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Daily Star has confirmed. Family sources said Okori was rushed to the hospital two days ago after developing respiratory complications. He died today while undergoing treatment. His passing comes

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Mao: Oulanyah’s Death Opened Door to ‘Accidental’ Speakership
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Mao: Oulanyah’s Death Opened Door to ‘Accidental’ Speakership

February 25, 2026
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The President General of the Democratic Party and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has said the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah created what he described as an “accidental Speaker of Parliament,” as he formally entered the race for the top parliamentary seat. Speaking at the DP

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Oulanyah Encouraged Thoughtful Engagement and Informed Debate – Thomas Tayebwa
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Oulanyah Encouraged Thoughtful Engagement and Informed Debate – Thomas Tayebwa

March 20, 2025
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Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has paid tribute to the late former Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, on the third anniversary of his passing. Oulanyah passed away on March 20, 2022, in Seattle, USA, just two months after being admitted to the hospital in February of that year. On February 3,

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