Politics 28 September 2026
Internal Affairs Minister Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu has lauded Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth for his leadership, attributing the rising repute of the 12th Parliament to his efforts. Kamuntu highlighted Oboth's past as a State Attorney and his effective role in navigating legislative challenges. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4634/minister-hails-speaker-oboth-raising-repute-12th-parliament
parliament 28 September 2026
Officials from the Ministry of Local Government were dismissed by the Public Accounts Committee after failing to provide satisfactory answers to basic audit queries regarding budget overspending and non-tax revenue transfers. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4633/local-government-ministry-officials-fail-answer-mps-queries
parliament 28 September 2026
Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has intervened in a dispute between the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and the Uganda Co-operative Savings and Credit Union Limited (UCSCU) over SACCO licensing, directing the Ministry of Finance to amend existing laws while granting SACCOs more time to comply. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4631/speaker-oboth-brokers-bou-sacco-licensing-stand
Politics 28 September 2026
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth lauded China's significant contributions to Uganda's development, highlighting infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare cooperation during a reception marking China's National Day and welcoming a new ambassador. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4630/speaker-oboth-commends-chinas-contribution-ugandas-development