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Politics 25 May 2026
Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament, securing 441 votes. Thomas Tayebwa was elected Deputy Speaker with 457 votes, as President Museveni urged leaders to prioritize citizen interests and warned against underperformance. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4435/oboth-tayebwa-take-leadership-12th-parliament
Politics 25 May 2026
Former Speaker Anita Among was notably absent from the first session of the 12th Parliament, where a new speaker and deputy were elected. Her absence, attributed to illness, occurs during a period of heightened scrutiny and investigations. Source: https://observer.ug/news/among-no-show-as-12th-parliament-commences
Politics 25 May 2026
Thomas Tayebwa has been re-elected as Deputy Speaker of Uganda's Parliament, winning a second term with a significant majority. His victory, alongside the new Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, solidifies the ruling NRM party's control over the 12th Parliament's leadership. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tayebwa-wins-second-term-as-deputy-speaker-as-nrm-tightens-grip-on-parliament-leadership-5472818
Technology 25 May 2026
Telecom experts, policymakers, and regulatory heads are meeting in Dar es Salaam this week to negotiate a harmonized Regional Mobile Roaming Framework. The initiative aims to significantly lower cross-border mobile and data expenses for East African citizens. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eac-launches-crucial-talks-in-dar-es-salaam-to-slash-cross-border-mobile-data-costs-5472862
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Politics
Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament, securing 441 votes. Thomas Tayebwa was elected Deputy Speaker with 457 votes, as President Museveni urged leaders to prioritize citizen interests and warned against underperformance. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4435/oboth-tayebwa-take-leadership-12th-parliament
Technology
Telecom experts, policymakers, and regulatory heads are meeting in Dar es Salaam this week to negotiate a harmonized Regional Mobile Roaming Framework. The initiative aims to significantly lower cross-border mobile and data expenses for East African citizens. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eac-launches-crucial-talks-in-dar-es-salaam-to-slash-cross-border-mobile-data-costs-5472862
legal
The Law Council Disciplinary Committee has struck Richard Buzibira off the Roll of Advocates for committing gross fraud and negligence, involving forged documents and the misappropriation of Shs1.2 billion in land compensation funds. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-lawyer-buzibira-struck-off-roll-of-advocates-over-shs1-2b-land-fraud-5472434
Business
Possessing substantial capital does not automatically equip individuals with the necessary skills and mindset for successful entrepreneurship. True readiness involves more than just financial backing. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/when-it-s-too-late-to-start-5472010