Shockwaves have hit Uganda’s political scene following the declaration by Persis Namuganza that she will contest for Speaker of Parliament in the 2026–2031 term. Her announcement has reportedly caused anxiety within the camp of incumbent Speaker Anita Among. Namuganza, who represents Bukono County, made her intentions public in a strongly …

Uganda’s political scene has been stirred after strong remarks by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who publicly dismissed any chance of Norbert Mao becoming Speaker of the 12th Parliament. His words have ignited debate across both ruling and opposition camps. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Rukiga District, Tayebwa did not …

President Yoweri Museveni has once again stirred political debate after declaring that there is no real opposition in Uganda. His remarks came shortly after he met a group of opposition figures at State House, a meeting that has attracted widespread public attention. Museveni made the statement confidently, saying that what …