The commencement of the 12th Parliament marks the beginning of a new legislative cycle expected to shape Uganda’s political, economic, and governance direction amid growing public focus on service delivery, youth employment, accountability, and national development priorities.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit expected to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation between Kampala and Cairo, with discussions set to focus on regional security, trade, agriculture, and water resource management.
Uganda Airlines has expanded its fleet with the arrival of the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft acquired under a wet-lease partnership with Ethiopian Airlines as the national carrier moves to boost capacity, reliability, and regional connectivity.
“These individuals have undermined peace in South Sudan, including by impeding the ceasefire agreement and engaging in corruption that has fueled the conflict,” the statement read in part.
Dumba further argued that the agreement was never approved by DP’s top organs, including the National Executive Committee, National Council, or party delegates, insisting that it remained a personal arrangement rather than a formal party pact.
Kabanda said the endorsement issued on March 11th, 2026, by PLU Chairman General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for Right Honorable Annet Anita Among as Speaker and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker “is retracted and withdrawn with immediate effect.”
Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has praised President Yoweri Museveni’s role in promoting regional peace and stability across the Great Lakes region, while Museveni used his inauguration speech to warn against corruption and call for wealth creation.