Politics
20 May 2026, 2:58 pm
Jimmy Ayuli Okori enters Amolatar speaker race to fight district political godfa…
By Sarah Ejang Hon. Jimmy Ayuli Okori has officially entered the race for the position of Speaker for the Amolatar District Local Government Council. Representing Acii Subcounty as a Directly Elected Councilor, Ayuli frames his candidacy as a direct challenge…
19 May 2026, 6:55 pm
Lamwo councillors set for swearing-in as focus shifts to speaker election
By Otim Moses Lamwo District Local Government is set to swear in newly elected district councillors who will serve for the next five years under the 2026–2031 term. The event will also pave the way for the election of a…
19 May 2026, 9:09 am
Otto Makmot declares bid for Deputy Speaker of 12th Parliament
By Freeman Canogura Agago County Member of Parliament Otto Edward Makmot has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda, pledging to bring experience, integrity, and reform-minded leadership to the…
16 May 2026, 2:54 pm
Patrick Ogwang Obura praised for promoting unity and development in Oyam South
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Deputy Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Rt. Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko, has called on the people of Oyam South Constituency to give their full support to Hon. Patrick Ogwang Obura during his five-year…
16 May 2026, 9:48 am
MP-elect assures Aruu residents of government commitment after landslide victory
By Geoffrey Okwong Christopher Komakech, the Member of Parliament-elect for Aruu County, has assured residents of Aruu County of the government’s commitment to development following what he described as overwhelming support for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the…
15 May 2026, 3:46 pm
Former Lira district LCV aspirant elected Pala-Otara clan head
By Dickens Aruca Former aspirant for LCV chairperson for Lira district Caxton Etii has been elected as the new Awitong of Pala-Otara clan. Alfred Okello Abala, the chairperson Electoral Commission (EC) for Pala-Otara clan confirmed the update during a telephone…
15 May 2026, 11:53 am
Majority of MPs sworn in as Museveni appoints Kazibwe Deputy Chief Justice
By Ronald Ssemagonja A total of 529 legislators are expected to officially enter the books of Parliament as representatives of the people in the 12th Parliament, with today marking the final day of the swearing-in ceremony. By yesterday, the largest…
14 May 2026, 10:23 am
Swearing-in of 12th Parliament continues as UPC urges better service delivery
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the expiration of the 11th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, as provided for under Article 77(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, which states that “Subject to this Constitution, the term of Parliament…
14 May 2026, 3:24 am
Hon. Collines Angwech celebrated amid ministerial rumours
By Gerald Odongo Joy and happiness enveloped voters of Kioga County who gathered at Gracious Hotel in Namugongo for a dinner party organised by Hon. Collines Angwech Otim following her swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday. The atmosphere was filled with celebration…
13 May 2026, 12:23 pm
Collines Angwech Otim sworn in as Kioga County MP
By Sarah Ejang and Gerald Odongo On May 13, 2026, Hon. Collines Angwech Otim was officially sworn in to Uganda’s 12th Parliament as the representative for Kioga County in Amolatar District. In a historic and inspiring event, Hon. Collines Angwech…