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

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

Presenting the Speaker to the 12th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda: Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

"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.

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

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: ugahicom@gmail.com 📍 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.

Rest in peace, Shadow Minister for ICT

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

RT @kasujja: In 2022, my BBC team and I were travelling across the continent to popularise my podcast, Africa Daily, when we met Samuel and…

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.

Congratulations to Our Distinguished Leaders We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our members on their remarkable victories in the 2026–2031 parliamentary elections. Your achievements reflect unwavering dedication, service, and excellence. As you step into this new chapter of leadership, may you continue to uphold the values of integrity, commitment, and visionary service that define our community. DUC IN ALTUM — Lead with purpose. Rise with excellence. Warm regards, Smackoba Secretariat

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People that are still upcountry... please remain there. Kampala is okay like this.

Thank You, @watotochurch, for yet another beautiful event to look forward to in Kampala, Christmas Carols and the lighting of the #ChristmasTree.