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The election of Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth as the Speaker of the 12th Parliament climaxed the spectacular collapse of Anita Annet Among. Until two weeks ago, Among was very sure she would be the speaker of Parliament after securing the endorsement of the Central Executive Committee of the ruling National Resistance Movement, the second highest decision-making organ of the party. Ever …

FILE Anita Among presiding over plenary The plight of former Speaker Anita Among is not merely a political controversy; it is a profound reflection on power, leadership, accountability, public trust, and the fragile nature of influence. Her rise within Uganda’s political establishment was swift and formidable, placing her among the most powerful national figures. Yet the controversies, sanctions, investigations, and …

    By Mulengera Reporters As pressure mounts on government to leverage the Anita Among investigations momentum to cast the net wider, PFF’s Salaam Musumba has specifically called on the President to ensure that the Office of Auditor General is also cleaned up once and for all.   Salaam Musumba, a former MP, says that there is no way Anita …

By Mulengera Reporters As MPs voted the new Speaker of Parliament, one of them indicated ‘Oboth-Tayebwa’ and the Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, who presided over the exercise at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, declared that an invalid vote. This displeased President Museveni, who in a subsequent speech, protested this apparent voter suppression because, in his view, that voter’s intention was very clear. …

By Ben Musanje Newly elected Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jackson Marksons Oboth-Oboth has signaled a major shift in the leadership and direction of Uganda’s Parliament, promising openness, accountability, and fairness to both ruling party and opposition legislators in his maiden speech as Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In an address marked by humility, religious reflection, and promises of reform, …

The corruption probe into properties linked to outgoing speaker of parliament Anita Among has been extended to include her radio station, school and teaching hospital in Bukedea. A joint security team comprising personnel from the army, police and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) conducted a search at Among’s radio station, Mama Bukedea FM, for several hours and according to insiders, …

By Mulengera Reporters Former Luuka County MP Meddie Mulumba has distinguished himself as a fearless and radical defender of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on social media platforms, including a WhatsApp group comprising of ex-legislators.   Mulumba’s latest victim is none other than former Museveni Minister Daniel Omara Atubo from Otuke County in Lango. In his characteristically provocative rant, Mulumba reminded Atubo …

By Mulengera Reporters  On Tuesday, NUP activist Habib Buwembo came to Mulengera News offices to share his story on how he for years was persecuted and made to shrink by the outgoing Speaker Anita Among.   The very uncompromising Habib Buwembo was originally an FDC NEC member but currently belongs to NUP where he serves as the head mobilization. He says he left FDC …

By Aggrey BabaAt a time when political pressure, corruption allegations, sanctions, and growing public criticism continue to surround embattled Bukedea Woman MP Anita Among, many of her critics had hoped to see her political exit end in embarrassment and uncertainty. Instead, the outgoing Speaker is heading into one of the most lucrative retirement arrangements following her exit from speakership. Even …

The corruption probe involving former speaker of parliament Anita Annet Among has reportedly widened to include officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) and the judiciary. The joint multi-agency investigation, reportedly sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni, is looking into allegations of corruption, money laundering, and illicit enrichment within Parliament and other government institutions. The probe has now reportedly extended to agencies …