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Politics 9 July 2026
Members of Parliament have granted leave to introduce a Private Member's Bill aimed at reforming how the Leader of the Opposition is elected, held accountable, and removed. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance democratic principles and inclusivity within the opposition. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4482/leave-granted-bill-seeking-reforms-leader-opposition-position
parliament 9 July 2026
Speaker Jacob Oboth has announced a commitment to fully fund parliamentary oversight committees from within the Parliamentary Commission's budget. This move aims to enhance committee independence, improve efficiency, and bolster public trust in legislative oversight. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4481/speaker-oboth-commits-full-financial-support-committees
world 9 July 2026
The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to repatriate its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant violence that has tragically claimed the lives of three Ugandans. State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, confirmed that 880 Ugandans have been safely brought back, with more expected. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4479/government-accelerates-evacuation-ugandans-south-africa
governance 9 July 2026
Uganda has officially set dates for the upcoming Local Council 1 and Local Council 2 elections, with polling for LC1s slated for July 28, 2026, and LC2s on August 10, 2026. This announcement follows an extension of the current office bearers' term, which ended on June 28, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4480/dates-local-council-elections-confirmed
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Politics
Members of Parliament have granted leave to introduce a Private Member's Bill aimed at reforming how the Leader of the Opposition is elected, held accountable, and removed. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance democratic principles and inclusivity within the opposition. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4482/leave-granted-bill-seeking-reforms-leader-opposition-position
parliament
Speaker Jacob Oboth has announced a commitment to fully fund parliamentary oversight committees from within the Parliamentary Commission's budget. This move aims to enhance committee independence, improve efficiency, and bolster public trust in legislative oversight. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4481/speaker-oboth-commits-full-financial-support-committees
world
The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to repatriate its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant violence that has tragically claimed the lives of three Ugandans. State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, confirmed that 880 Ugandans have been safely brought back, with more expected. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4479/government-accelerates-evacuation-ugandans-south-africa
governance
Uganda has officially set dates for the upcoming Local Council 1 and Local Council 2 elections, with polling for LC1s slated for July 28, 2026, and LC2s on August 10, 2026. This announcement follows an extension of the current office bearers' term, which ended on June 28, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4480/dates-local-council-elections-confirmed