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Politics 14 September 2026

Tooro's Babiito Clan Rejects Attorney General's Succession Advice

The Babiito royal clan of Tooro has dismissed legal advice from the Attorney General regarding the succession of the late King Oyo Nyimba. They argue the advice was directed to President Museveni, not the clan, and therefore does not bind them. Source: https://observer.ug/news/babiito-reject-attorney-generals-legal-advice-on-tooro-succession

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • tooro
  • babiito clan
  • king oyo

Politics 14 September 2026

MPs Grill Bank of Uganda Over Shs 140 Billion Haba Group Loan Default

Parliamentary committee members are demanding answers from the Bank of Uganda regarding its failure to recover Shs 140.487 billion, nearly nine years after issuing a loan guarantee to Haba Group Ltd. The central bank is accused of inaction and lacking transparency in pursuing the defaulted funds. Source: https://observer.ug/news/mps-fault-bank-of-uganda-over-failure-to-recover-shs-140bn-from-haba-group

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • bank of uganda
  • cosase
  • haba group

Politics 14 September 2026

Tooro Succession Must Adhere to Law, States Justice Minister

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has emphasized that the process of naming a new Tooro king must strictly follow legal procedures before any official government recognition and gazettement can occur. The statement comes amidst a dispute over succession following the recent death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Source: https://observer.ug/news/tooro-succession-must-follow-the-law-justice-minister

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • tooro kingdom
  • succession dispute
  • norbert mao

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The Babiito royal clan of Tooro has dismissed legal advice from the Attorney General regarding the succession of the late King Oyo Nyimba. They argue the advice was directed to President Museveni, not the clan, and therefore does not bind them. Source: https://observer.ug/news/babiito-reject-attorney-generals-legal-advice-on-tooro-succession

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PFF demands medical release of Besigye, Lukwago. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/security-cordon-disrupts-pff-march-to-chief-justice-zeija-s-office-5595236

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CPA results show mixed performance across four levels. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/icpau-warns-cpa-students-against-gossip-blame-over-exam-failures-5595184

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The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has advised students to focus on discipline and professionalism, warning against blaming others for examination failures and emphasizing personal accountability. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/icpau-warns-cpa-students-against-gossip-blame-over-exam-failures-5595184