Gov’t to Borrow Shs 422.7b for South Sudan Power Project
The government is seeking to borrow Shs 422.7 billion (approximately $121.9 million) from the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to finance the South Sudan Power Interconnection Project, Daily Star has learned. According to the Order Paper for today’s parliamentary sitting, Henry Musasizi,
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearingi In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
Tayebwa Unveils Kayoola EVS 2025, Hands It Over to Civil Aviation Authority
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has unveiled the Kayoola EVS 2025, a flagship electric bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC). The grand reveal took place during the closing ceremony of National Science Week 2025, held under the theme “Made in Uganda: From Innovation to Market.” The event
Over 1,300 NRM Members Pick Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
At least 1,300 members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have picked expression of interest and nomination forms as the party kicks off preparations for the 2026 general elections. Hundreds of party supporters and aspirants thronged the NRM Electoral Commission offices to express their intent to contest for party
Tayebwa, Among to Run Joint Bid for Speaker, Deputy Speaker Roles in 2026
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has announced his intention to contest for the office of Deputy Speaker once again following the 2026 general elections. Tayebwa made the declaration at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat, where he had gone to collect expression of interest forms ahead of the polls.
Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
Oulanyah Encouraged Thoughtful Engagement and Informed Debate – Thomas Tayebwa
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,
Speaker Tayebwa Moves to Promote Trade Between the EU, Caribbean and Pacific States
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has pledged to promote trade between the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean and Pacific States. Tayebwa made this commitment shortly after being elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly. He expressed gratitude to the delegates
