Speaker Oboth Declares War on Corruption
Newly elected Speaker of Parliament Jacob Markson Oboth has declared an all-out push against corruption, warning that the 12th Parliament must clean up its own house or risk losing public trust. In a firm and pointed maiden address delivered at Kololo Independence Grounds on Monday, Oboth-Oboth positioned integrity and accountability
Security forces raid Anita Among’s parliamentary offices as probe deepens
Security agencies have raided the parliamentary offices of former Speaker Anita Annet Among, marking a dramatic escalation in ongoing investigations into alleged corruption. The offices, located on the fifth floor, north wing of the Parliamentary Chambers, were stormed by a joint team of police and military investigators at around 9:00am.
End of an Era: Eight Deaths Cast Shadow Over 12th Parliament
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
UPDF Bill: Museveni briefs NRM MPs as Opposition Readies for Showdown
Tensions are rising among opposition political parties as Parliament prepares to vote on the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. The vote comes amid a high-stakes political moment, with President Yoweri Museveni meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament in a closed-door briefing to rally support
Parliament and Allegations of Bribery: A Timeline of Controversy
Over the years, legislators have faced accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for their support on key pieces of legislation. These allegations have sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s democratic processes. Term Limits (2005) One of the earliest recorded instances of alleged bribery
