Tayebwa Tells Parliament Staff, MPs Not to Call Him Over Verification Exercise
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned parliamentary staff and MPs against seeking his or the Speaker’s intervention in the ongoing staff verification exercise. He explained that employees with genuine appointment letters, academic qualifications and national identity cards have nothing to fear. Speaking during Tuesday afternoon’s plenary sitting, Tayebwa
Parliament to Release Shs 300m for MPs’ Vehicles
Members of the 12th Parliament will begin receiving Shs300 million each this month to facilitate the purchase of new vehicles after the government releases the first batch of funds for the 2026/27 financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has announced. The development was revealed on Wednesday by Musasizi while addressing
Inside Parliament: How Uganda’s Speaker, Deputy Speaker Are Elected
Legislators are set to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker during the first sitting of the first meeting of the First Session of the 12th Parliament. The 12th Parliament comprises 527 MPs, including elected representatives and ex-officio members, all of whom took their oaths in May 2026. The exercise will
Over 180 MPs Take Oath as 12th Parliament Sets Focus on Corruption, Poverty Fight
Parliament on Tuesday commenced the swearing-in ceremony for Members-elect to the 12th Parliament, marking the beginning of a new legislative term defined by bold promises to tackle corruption, reduce poverty, improve service delivery and pursue political and constitutional reforms over the next five years. A total of 184 legislators took
New Parliament: 555 MPs to be sworn in next week
At least 555 Members of Parliament are expected to be sworn in following the expiry of the five-year term of the 11th Parliament, which began in 2021. In January, Uganda went to the polls to elect the President and Members of Parliament who will serve in the 12th Parliament, which
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
Inside the Shs17.4tn for the last quarter of the Financial year
The Government has released Shs 17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs 77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Presenting the quarter four expenditure framework, Ggoobi said the releases represent 106.4 percent
Parliament Seeks Shs 263.9 Billion to Purchase Vehicles for MPs
Parliament is requesting an additional Shs 263.937 billion to purchase vehicles for 529 Members of the 12th Parliament, Daily Star has learned. This request was made by Remigio Achia, Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee, during his presentation on the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper. According to Achia, the vehicles
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
Inside the President Museveni’s Proposal to Sack Ineffective MPs
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Parliament to consider a bold move allowing MPs to be removed from office before their term ends if they fail to deliver on campaign promises. He made the statement on Monday during his second campaign rally in Mpigi District, responding to residents’ frustrations over poor service delivery.
