Tag: Speaker Of Parliament

EC Finally Gazettes PFF, Eases Tensions in FDC Breakaway Camp

The Electoral Commission (EC) has finally gazetted People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party bringing an end to an 8-month long wait. In a publication dated May 16,2025 the Electoral Commission gave notification for registration application signed by...

Uganda, South Sudan, CAR Sign Pact to Build 1,100km Regional Trade Road Network

Regional

Uganda, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a historic agreement to jointly fund the construction of a 1,100-kilometre trade road network aimed at enhancing regional integration and economic development. The Memorandum of Understanding...

Education

Rise in Child Deaths Sparks Calls for Enhanced School...

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on school management and stakeholders to put in place safety measures...

National News

Speaker Among Flags Off Parliamentary Team Ahead of EAC...

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has officially flagged off the Uganda parliamentary sports team as they set off for Mombasa, Kenya, to participate in the 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games.

Agriculture

Speaker Among Demands Explanation on Idle Tractors Distributed to...

The tractors are a component of the mechanization program that President Museveni started in December 2022 to help Ugandan farmers. Noting that agriculture continues to be the foundation of Uganda’s economy, Nabbanja asked local authorities to assist farmers in adopting modern farming practices.

Politics

Speaker Anita Among Eyes Kadaga’s Top NRM Job

The contest for the 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female) is expected to attract national attention, given the stature and achievements of both candidates. Among has positioned herself as a unifying leader committed to advancing the party’s agenda across Uganda.

Security

Speaker Asks Security Forces to Curb Gun Violence

Albert Cook Tugume, who operated a mobile money shop, was shot dead by armed robbers on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. The tragic incident occurred some meters from Fraine Supermarket in Ntinda-Kigoowa, and the assailants fled with an unspecified amount of money.

Business

Speaker Among Pledges Support for Innovative Youth Group

Youth in Uganda are the youngest population in the world, with 77% of its population being under 25 years of age.

Health

Dr. Mwebesa Appointed New Chairperson of Health Service Commission

Dr. Mwebesa will be tasked with overseeing the management and administration of health services in Uganda, ensuring that health policies are effectively implemented and that quality healthcare is delivered to the population.

Education