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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 May 2026 00:01:00
Who are Lenia Charity Kevin and Robert Maseruka, the youngest legislators in the 12th Parliament? Both once belonged to NUP, but one crossed to NRM
A new generation of leaders has officially entered Uganda's Parliament after 527 Members of Parliament were sworn in during the three-day ceremony for the 12th Parliament. Among the fresh faces attracting public attention are Lenia Charity Kevin and Robert Maseruka, now recognised as the youngest legislators in the new Parliament. The two youthful politicians were The post Who are Lenia Charity Kevin and Robert Maseruka, the youngest legislators in the 12th Parliament? Both once belonged to NUP, but one crossed to NRM first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 May 2026 00:53:09
Anita Among withdraws from speakership race, says she will cooperate with ongoing investigation
Embattled outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In a statement released shortly before midnight on Sunday, Among said she would no longer contest for the Speakership after what she described as "wide consultations and deep introspection." She said the decision was aimed at preserving The post Anita Among withdraws from speakership race, says she will cooperate with ongoing investigation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:24:44
MPs Named in Joint Security Corruption and Money Laundering Probe Targets
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Several close associates of former Parliament Speaker Anita Among, including members of parliament, are under probe sanctioned by the president. Among and others at large are suspected of alleged illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:28:51
Museveni Swearing in Another Step As Uganda Nurtures a Budding Democracy
[Independent (Kampala)] On the 12th of May, President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term of office in a colourful ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The function that was attended by many heads of states and delegations across the world was befitting indeed for the man who has been steering the ship of Uganda's leadership for the last 40 years.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:28:52
Ugandan Women Drinking Like Fish, Report Warns
[Nile Post] Uganda is facing an escalating alcohol abuse crisis, with new findings showing rising consumption among youth and women, high levels of heavy episodic drinking, and widening gaps in regulation across the country.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:09
Birding may hold key to keeping your brain sharp in old age, new study suggests
New research suggests birding may be good for the brain. Theres evidence it could help guard the brain against dementia and age related cognitive decline. Bradley Blackburn reports.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:05
Martyrs' Day celebrations postponed
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs' Day commemorations, citing the risk posed by a growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and confirmed cross-border transmission into Uganda. The annual event, traditionally held on June 3 at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines, … The post Martyrs' Day celebrations postponed appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:05
Security conduct another search at Among's Mutungo-Kigo property
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security forces have launched another joint search of former Speaker Anita Among's residence in Mutungo-Kigo, with heavy security deployed to the area. A heavy deployment of the joint security task force comprising soldiers from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), detectives from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), operatives from the … The post Security conduct another search at Among's Mutungo-Kigo property appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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