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UPDATE: @NUP_Ug deputy President in charge of the Central @MuwangaMKivumbi and other co-accused arrive at the Chief Magistrates Court in Butambala.
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UPDATE: Mbale City Woman MP @WanyotoLydia , PFF leader Salama Musumba and the Minister of ICT and National Guidance @JustineLumumba after church on June 3rd, Martyrs' Day.
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WATCH: There are problems of ghost workers in public offices and we are going to fight by digitising the system," says @WanyotoLydia
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"My work is cut out. I want to fight job selling and delayed promotions. We cant keep moving like this," says @WanyotoLydia
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UPDATE: The PSST @rggoobi
has officially launched the NBM for FY 2026/27.

Dr. Ggoobi said the process of preparing the Budget Estimates for FY 2026/27 started in July 2025 and involved nationwide consultations with all stakeholders. #SwiftUpdates

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More than 19 years later, remains of legendary musician Prince Job Paul Kafeero have reportedly been exhumed to allow for DNA testing of over 20 individuals who claim to be his biological children.
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UPDATE.Senior Lawyer @MedardSseggona submitting during the bail hearing session for @NUP_Ug leader @MuwangaMKivumbi.
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UPDATE: Some of the members attending a court session at ICD are seen wearing masks in observation and prevention of the ebola outbreak in the country that was announced last week.
Reports @DorothyWillz
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UPDATE. Various @NUP_Ug leaders in attendance of the court session at @ICD where one of their leaders @MuwangaMKivumbi and his co-accused is being produced for hearing. #SwiftUpdates

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The Speaker of @Parliament_Ug Rt Hon @ObothOboth , this morning renewed his passport and paid a courtesy call on the Ag. Chief of Citizenship and Immigration, Col. Geoffrey Kambere, at the National Citizenship and Immigration Control Headquarters on Old Portbell Rd.

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JUST IN: @NUP_Ug deputy President in charge of Central @MuwangaMKivumbi and co-accused arrive at the ICD for hearing of their case.
Reports @DorothyWillz
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UPDATE: Kawempe North MP @EliasNalukoola has this morning given out assorted scholastic materials and dozens of bursaries to his constituents in a bid to tackle the education sector as he begins his new term in office.
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UPDATE: Kyadondo East MP, Nkunyinji Muwada, will chair the committee on commissions, statutory authorities in the 12th parliament. #SwiftUpdates

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UPDATE: Jinja South East MP Paul Mwiru has been appointed by the National Unity Platform as the opposition Chief Whip of the 12th parliament. #SwiftUpdates

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LIST: Opposition National Unity Platform leadership has named the new shadow cabinet in parliament. Here is the list. #SwiftUpdates

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UPDATE: Manjiya County MP @JNambeshe has been named by @NUP_Ug as the new Commissioner of Parliament for the opposition. #SwiftUpdates

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UPDATE. Mityana Municipality MP @ZaakeFrancis of @NUP_Ug has been named chair of Government Assurance Committee in Parliament. #SwiftUpdates

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UPDATE: Nakawa West MP @JoelSsenyonyi retains his place as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament. #SwiftUpdates

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UPDATE: The 2nd sitting of the 12th Parliament has commenced, with Speaker @ObothOboth as the presiding officer.

This is the first sitting inside the parliamentary chambers.
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UPDATE: The Mukono Municipality MP @NambozeBetty names the head of Local Government Committee from @NUP_Ug
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