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Norbert Mao, one of the aspirants for the position of speaker of the 12th parliament, has backed the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) decision to withdraw support for former speaker Anita Among and deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa.Describing the move as a “principled stand against corruption,” Mao said public confidence in parliament has significantly declined.Mao was speaking to journalists shortly after …

By Mulengera Reporters Gen MK’s endorsement of Hon Oboth-Oboth as the next Speaker of Parliament has widely been welcomed as very relieving news by thousands of Ugandans whose view is that change of leadership at Parliament was long overdue.   Gen MK, who many have since christened Gen Museveni’s co-President, has gone as far as signaling that Oboth-Oboth will have …

By Tuku-Neko Ogena Bese (Civil & Environmental Engineer, PRINCE2® Agile, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, MBA | National Executive Committee (NEC) Member | National Secretary for Workers, Entrepreneurs & Informal Sectors).                                       Sacrifice is a currency few are willing to pay in the current Uganda’s political theatre. Yet as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) contemplates whether to “sacrifice” Speaker …

By Aggrey BabaPressure is politically piling up on iron lady Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa after Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) officially withdrew its endorsement of the two, in a move likely to see them out of speakership for the 12th Parliament. The decision, announced in a May 12, 2026 letter signed by PLU Secretary …

By Aggrey Baba  The Kampala district Regional leadership of the Democratic Party (DP) has thrown its full weight behind party president and Laroo-Pece MP-elect Norbert Mao for the position of Speaker of Parliament, leaning heavily on his past legislative record to justify the endorsement.   The declaration was made Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the party’s headquarters on Balintuma Road …

Kyankwanzi – Hon. Nobert Mao, the President for Democratic Party (DP) and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs has cleared the air about his presence at National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. Minister Jeje Odongo with Hon. Nobert Mao at Kyankwanzi early this week. (Courtesy photo) This followed complaints disatisfication from both members of National Resistance Movement (NRM) and opposition …

Gulu- A few days to Uganda’s 2026 General elections scheduled to take place on 15th January, Democratic Party President, Hon. Nobert Mao has declared his unwavering support to the ruling government. Democratic Party President, Hon Nobert Mao (Courtesy photo) “For the first time in my life, I will be voting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni…..” Remarked Mao while addressing while addressing …

By Kabuye Ronald The Democratic Front (DF) party has called on Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao who also serves as President of the Democratic Party (DP) to stop spreading misinformation and instead focus on strengthening his alliance with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). DF’s sharp response follows remarks made by Minister Mao earlier this week, in which …

KAMPALADemocratic Party (DP) President General Nobert Mao has reaffirmed his leadership and defended the legacy of Uganda’s oldest political party, insisting that DP remains central to the country’s political discourse despite internal disagreements. Speaking at a press conference held Tuesday at the party’s headquarters on Balintuma Road, Rubaga, Mao said that DP’s resilience explains why “everybody is always talking about …