Peter Odeke

...working at the Parliament of Uganda🇺🇬

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

My acting story, summarised for YOU... https://t.co/2ntw3nyWCm

[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

For those who didn't vote for me, I will be your Speaker too-Speaker @ObothOboth. #12thParliamentStarts #PlenaryUg

[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

In his maiden communication as Speaker of Parliament, @ObothOboth has pledged a corruption-free Parliament.

"Under my leadership, we will cultivate a culture of absolute integrity and zero tolerance to corruption anchored in President Museveni's clarion call to corruption-free Parliament in the next 5 years." #PlenaryUg #12thParliamentStarts

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

@Eloneainebyoona @nbstv @ObothOboth Humbled

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

Presenting the Speaker to the 12th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda:

Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

@dhakymj47 I am passionate about the Arts... so yes, that too is my life.

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

True Civil Service means loyal neutrality in the face of various shades of opinion, turmoil and even change.

Technical support and advice are freely offered to our leaders, as representatives of the people, but never imposed... Civility is selfless.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

President H.E. @KagutaMuseveni has given his assent to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, after it was passed by Parliament.

The law aims to defend Uganda’s sovereignty by controlling unlawful foreign interference in the country’s political, security, and economic affairs while safeguarding legitimate investment, trade, humanitarian efforts, and academic collaborations.

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

Today at Nakasero, I met Mr. Aliko Dangote and we discussed the proposed East African regional refinery.

I informed him that from the very beginning, we have always opposed the export of raw materials without value addition. That is why Uganda delayed oil production because we insisted on first having a refinery. Without refining our oil, it would not make economic or strategic sense to simply export crude oil while others benefit from the finished products.

I, therefore, welcomed the idea of a bigger regional refinery because our objective is African integration and shared prosperity. We cannot continue operating as fragmented and weak markets. If East Africa works together, such projects become more viable and beneficial to our people.
Uganda is ready to support the regional refinery initiative while also continuing with the development of our own refinery in Hoima.

[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

The three-day swearing-in ceremony of MPs-elect to the 12th Parliament has successfully come to an end with 527 members having taken their oath.

The MPs will now proceed for their first sitting, which will take place on Monday, 25 May 2026 for the election of the Speaker in accordance with Rule 5 of the Rules of Procedure. #12thParliamentStarts #MPsSwearIn2026

[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

Nakawa West MP, Hon. @joelssenyonyi has taken oath and thereafter, handed over the official cars, body guards and keys to the office of the Leader of the Opposition. #12thParliamentStarts #MPsSwearIn2026.

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

"Justice must have a Soul..."
That is a poignant statement!!

[Phillip Karugaba @PhillipKarugaba]

What a parting shot from the inimitable erudite Lord Justice Fredrick Egonda Ntende, the Chief Justice Uganda never had! All “chitijens”must listen. Justice must have compassion. Justice must have a soul!

[Bank of Uganda @BOU_Official]

"Chairman, a country without reserves is not sovereign. The potential of this Bill to destabilize Uganda’s balance of payments is our primary concern as a central bank. For example, last financial year the overall balance of payment surplus was USD 1.5 billion. That’s how we were able to increase our reserve coverage by USD 1.5 billion. Today as we speak our reserves are close to USD 6 billion. Why? Because these inflows have been coming in. The moment you tamper with these inflows here, we risk running down our reserves, and that is economic disaster for a country.” Governor Atingi-Ego on the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 in an appearance before Parliament today.

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

@JackieAkampwera Truth from a man: we love that natural African hair.

[Uganda High Commission Nairobi @Ugahicom]

A powerful alliance for African progress. 🇰🇪🇺🇬
​H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni lead the charge at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi.
Together, they are redefining infrastructure as the engine of industrialisation—moving from policy to tangible implementation. 🏗️⚡ #AfricaWeBuild #RutoMuseveni #Infrastructure

[Uganda High Commission Nairobi @Ugahicom]

Consular Assistance Notice 🇺🇬🇰🇪
​In the event of an arrest or detention of a Ugandan national in Kenya, please formally notify the High Commission for assistance and follow-up.

​📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Office: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
📝 Required: Please provide the full name, location, and circumstances of the individual to enable swift action.

​We are committed to the welfare of all Ugandans abroad.

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

Rest in peace, Shadow Minister for ICT

[Anita Annet Among @AnitahAmong]

Honourable colleagues, it is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala and Shadow Minister for Information, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli. Words are insufficient to convey the shock we are experiencing at this moment, and we pray that the Lord Almighty sustains her family, friends, and all of us during this challenging time.

[Peter Odeke @podeke]

@sserujjaandrew "Give us this day, our daily bread."
When God answers your prayers, dont doubt.

[Andrew Rugasira @andrewrugasira]

When injustice becomes normal, responsibility extends beyond the perpetrators. My thoughts in today's @DailyMonitor

[Alan Kasujja @kasujja]

In 2022, my BBC team and I were travelling across the continent to popularise my podcast, Africa Daily, when we met Samuel and Esteri Tebandeke.

Ester was battling kidney failure and was being treated by the excellent team at Mulago Hospital.

What a powerful story of love it turned out to be.

Ester needed a kidney transplant, and Sam offered to donate his.

I teared up during the interview because of Sam’s deep commitment to his wife.

I saw their quiet determination to ensure that Esteri — an accomplished actor who had appeared in the acclaimed film Queen of Katwe — would pull through.

He loved her. She loved and deeply appreciated him.

They had raised half the money they needed and were struggling to find the rest — about $40,000.

I promised I would mention their case to President Museveni, whom I was due to meet a few days later.

When I met Mzee, I told him about them. Without hesitation, he instructed his then PPS, Kenneth Omona, to ensure Esther received the money she needed.

The cash was delivered. They travelled to India for the operation, and at first it seemed everything had gone well.

I stayed in touch with them, regularly checking on Esteri’s progress.

Yesterday, Sam sent me a voice note to say that his Esteri had passed away.

I am gutted.

Esteri was young, beautiful, and immensely talented. I wish she had lived much longer.

May she now rest peacefully after such a difficult few years.

I pray for Sam — one of the greatest men I have ever met.

May God grant him, and Ester’s family and friends, the fortitude they need to navigate these painful times.

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria Early African Winners as They Harvest Windfall from the Misery of US–Israel vs Iran War
As the world reels from the escalation of the US–Israel vs Iran war that erupted on 28 February, the humanitarian suffering is profound. Yet in the realm of global commerce, a quieter upheaval is underway. With the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz rendered near impassable – shipping traffic down by 90% – Africa has emerged as the world’s most vital logistics corridor.
•In KENYA, the once-forgotten LAMU PORT has roared to life. Long dismissed by critics as a white elephant, it has seen a 974% surge in volume. Ultra-large vessels, too deep for Mombasa and too exposed for Gulf waters, now dock at Lamu’s 18-metre natural depth.
•ETHIOPIA'S national carrier Ethiopian Airlines has seized the moment. With Dubai and Doha mostly paralysed by airspace risks from Iranian missile and droke strikes, Addis Ababa has become the continent’s primary air-bridge. Cargo revenue is up 14%. High-value goods – electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables –are now routed through Bole International, bypassing the 40-day sea detour.
•NIGERIA is counting its crude. Brent prices hit $120 per barrel in March. Against a budget benchmark of $64.85, daily revenues have doubled. The government has stumbled into an unexpected multi-billion dollar fiscal cushion.
•DURBAN, South Africa’s main port, has shed its reputation for congestion. It is now clocking 28 crane moves per hour, processing thousands of ships rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope with a rare level of precision.
•MOROCCO'S Royal Air Maroc has moved swiftly. Ten new international routes –including Los Angeles and Beirut – have siphoned off transit passengers who once relied on Middle Eastern hubs. Casablanca traffic is up 12%.
•WALVIS BAY in Namibia has become the first reliable refuelling station for ships emerging from the South Atlantic. Bunkering demand is up 30%.
•The DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has in Nigeria, is cashing in. In March, it issued an export tender for 84,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel and diesel. It is no longer just a domestic project – it is replacing Persian Gulf supplies for the continent.
•MOZAMBIQUE'S $20 billion LNG project has been fast-tracked. TotalEnergies resumed operations in early 2026. Over 4,000 workers are racing to meet an accelerated production date. Iranian gas is out. Mozambican gas is in.
•At Mozambique's PORT of MAPUTO, volumes grew by 16% in the weeks following the war’s outbreak. Chrome and coal exporters have abandoned northern routes in favour of the safer Indian Ocean–Cape corridor.
•MAURITIUS, ever shrewd, has leveraged its mid-ocean position into a 15% revenue increase. High-end logistics and emergency repair services are now its bread and butter.
But no doubt, the most intriguing twist is the Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) revolution in Lamu. Manufacturers are using RoRo ships – where vehicles are driven on and off via ramps – to offload thousands of cars. These are then ferried to the Gulf on small, low-risk boats to avoid the $200,000+ war risk insurance premiums slapped on large carriers entering the Strait of Hormuz.
To protect this windfall, Kenya and Ethiopia have launched joint military operations along the once-languishing Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor. This unprecedented coordination is designed to ensure that the new “safe harbour” of Lamu remains shielded from regional spillover.
And because the closure of the Strait of Hormuz marooned shipping containers, an emergency air-bridge has formed. Nairobi and Addis Ababa are now the primary transit points for consumer electronics flown from Asia to Europe—bypassing the the 17,700KM sea detour.
US leader Donald Trump despises Africa, once labelling its countries "sh*thole", but while many of them will be hit hard by rising energy and fertilisers from America and Israel's attack on Iran, several of them will get a bounty he would never have wished for them.