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KAMPALA, Uganda — When President Yoweri Museveni launched his armed rebellion against Milton Obote’s government in 1981, he presented himself as a revolutionary determined to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — For the first time in several years, Uganda’s Parliament is entering a new political chapter without the commanding presence of former Speaker Anita…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s parliamentary speakership race is increasingly being viewed less as a competitive election and more as a carefully managed political succession, after West…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The election of Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth as Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has marked the abrupt end of Anita Annet Among’s tenure…
SIAYA, Kenya — Siaya Governor James Orengo has publicly challenged the legitimacy of Oburu Odinga as leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), intensifying internal tensions…
KAMPALA, Uganda — A total of 159 Members of Parliament were absent from the opening sitting of Uganda’s 12th Parliament on Monday, despite many having…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has been overwhelmingly elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament after securing more than 400 votes in a special sitting…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The opening stage of the Deputy Speaker election in Uganda’s 12th Parliament has highlighted both the strict procedural rules of Parliament and the…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Norbert Mao has secured 15 votes in the election for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in a…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The endorsement of Thomas Tayebwa to continue serving as Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament has triggered renewed public scrutiny over his…