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Embattled Among bows out of speakership race
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — Facing mounting scrutiny and ongoing investigations, Anita Annet Among has officially withdrawn from the race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament of Uganda, pledging loyalty to the…
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184 MPs sworn in as 12th Parliament takes shape
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 – Invited guests and loved ones gathered at the grounds of the Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday as up to 184 Members of Parliament-elect took oath on day…
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Sovereignty Bill risks shilling collapse, investor exodus and debt crisis, BoU’s Atingi-Ego warns parliament
KAMPALA, April 29, 2026 — The Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Atingi-Ego, has cautioned Parliament that passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could destabilise…
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World Bank urges Uganda to exercise caution over Sovereignty Bill
KAMPALA, April 28, 2026 — The World Bank Group [WBG] has joined individuals and organisations expressing concern over Uganda’s controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The Group has warned the Ugandan Parliament…
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Opposition brands Protection of Sovereignty Bill ‘redundant’ and unconstitutional
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — The Opposition has rejected the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as unnecessary, legally redundant and potentially harmful to Uganda’s democratic and economic environment. The Leader…
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House passes Shs 84.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — Parliament has passed a Shs 84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget…
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Parliament passes major bill to professionalise teaching sector
KAMPALA, April 25, 2026 — Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, marking a significant legislative shift aimed at professionalising and regulating the country’s teachers. The Bill seeks to operationalise the…
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NRM achieves 87 percent implementation of 2021–2026 Manifesto, report says
KAMPALA, April 24, 2026 — The ruling National Resistance Movement [ NRM ] has achieved an overall score of 87 per cent in its end-of-term performance assessment, according to the End of…
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Sebei stakeholders reject Sovereignty Bill, call for wider consultations
KAPCHORWA, April 22, 2026 — Stakeholders from across the Sebei Sub-region have unanimously rejected the proposed Sovereignty Bill 2026, citing concerns over its implications for governance, public participation and accountability. The resolution…
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House passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors
KAMPALA, April 21, 2026 — Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax [ VAT ] Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax…
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