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Vote rigging and divisions within NRM could force split

The former deputy speaker of the 8th parliament Rebbecca Kadaga has said divisions within the NRM is hurting the party and has tarnished the image of the country abroad. Kadaga who has also been nominated by her party to contest for 9th parliament speaker says the country has a negative image and the opposition has […]

Nandala Mafabi and Odonga Otto write to Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki over Speaker

The mp elect for Budadiri west Nandala Mafabi together with the mp elect for Aru county Odonga otto have written to chief justice Benjamin odoki over the coming election for the speaker and deputy speaker position in parliament. The two are candidates for the two positions but say that they need special attention since they […]

Full Names List of Members of 9th Parliament

NAME                                                   CONSTITUENCY                                DISTRICT              POLITICAL PARTY 1. AADROA ALEX ONZIMA            MARACHA COUNTY MARACHA                          INDEPENDENT 2. ABABIKU JESCA DISTRICT WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE ADJUMANI INDEPENDENT 3. ACAYO CHRISTINE CWINYA-AI  DISTRICT WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE NEBBI                      NRM 4. ACHENG JOY RUTH DISTRICT WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE KOLE UPC 5. ACHIA REMIGIO PIAN COUNTY NAKAPIRIPIRIT NRM 6. ACHIA […]

Race for Parliament Speaker heats up

The race for speaker’s job has heated up after information indicated that the incumbent speaker Edward Ssekandi is standing again for this post. The development now puts the number of contenders to three after the deputy speaker Rebecca Kadaga and FDC man Nandala Mafabi declared their intentions for this post. Although Ssekandi is yet to […]

Uganda parliament Speaker’s race heats up as more MPs vie

The race for the slot of Parliamentary speaker and deputy speaker is gaining more momentum as more MPs express their interest in the most coveted slots at Parliament. Ndorwa West Member of Parliament Alfred Nuwagaba has also joined the race this morning by declaring his interest in the deputy speaker’s slot. A trained and practicing […]

Speaker Ssekandi non committal on his candidature as 8th Parliament concludes

The Speaker of Parliament Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has kept his cards close to his chest in the race for the speakership. Having served as speaker for the 7th and 8th Parliament respectively, Ssekandi faces stiff competition from his deputy Rebecca Kadaga, should he decide to go for another term. On why he is not campaigning, […]

NRM members in fight for parliamentary deputy speaker post

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party members are in internal fight for who is appropriate for the post of Deputy Speaker for the 9th parliament that commences next week. The NRM members who have shown interest are Peter Nyombi, Wilfred Niwagaba, Jacob Oulanyah and Fox Odoi. The information from the NRM Secretariat is that some […]

Ugandans without national identity cars will not be given jobs and government services

Ugandans without National Identity Cards will not be allowed to get jobs and other related social services once the national identity card project is completed. The legal officer for national security and information system Betty Nansanje says both the public and private sector employers will be instructed not take on any one without an ID […]

Uganda Parliament Speaker and Deputy to be elected on May 19th 2011

The Parliament of Uganda has set 19th May as the date for the election of  the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the 9th Parliament . This was revealed by the Senior PRO of Parliament Jotham Talemwa while speaking to journalists at parliament on Friday. The current Deputy speaker Rebecca Kadaga announced her intention to stand […]

Uganda is experiencing severe blood shortages

The Uganda Blood Transfusion Secretariat has expressed concern over low levels of blood available to save lives. During a meeting with the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, an update on the status of the blood donation drive, UBTS Director Dorothy Kyeyune said the shortages are due to the low levels ofblood donations in the country and lack of money to […]