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Politics 15 May 2026
The 12th Parliament of Uganda has officially commenced with 527 Members of Parliament taking their oaths over a three-day ceremony concluding on Friday, May 15, 2026. This marks the beginning of legislative business, with the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker scheduled for May 25, 2025. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4427/527-mps-take-oath-set-stage-speaker-election
Politics 15 May 2026
The final day of the Members of Parliament oath-taking ceremony saw 83 more legislators sworn in, bringing the total to 441. The exercise, which began on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, concluded on Friday, May 15, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4426/day-3-swearing-members-parliament-highlights
Politics 15 May 2026
President Yoweri Museveni met with Venezuelan Vice President Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez to enhance diplomatic and bilateral cooperation between Uganda and Venezuela. The leaders committed to exploring collaborative opportunities that would benefit citizens of both nations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-pushes-for-stronger-bilateral-ties-with-venezuela--5460958
Business 15 May 2026
Many Ugandans aren't inherently bad with money; they are often reactive rather than proactive in their financial decisions. True financial empowerment comes from making intentional choices about how money is managed and utilized. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/you-re-not-bad-with-money-but-reactive-5461114
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Politics
The 12th Parliament of Uganda has officially commenced with 527 Members of Parliament taking their oaths over a three-day ceremony concluding on Friday, May 15, 2026. This marks the beginning of legislative business, with the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker scheduled for May 25, 2025. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4427/527-mps-take-oath-set-stage-speaker-election
Business
Many Ugandans aren't inherently bad with money; they are often reactive rather than proactive in their financial decisions. True financial empowerment comes from making intentional choices about how money is managed and utilized. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/you-re-not-bad-with-money-but-reactive-5461114
Sports
The Uganda Rugby Premiership enters its knockout phase with holders Black Pirates finishing top of the regular season, securing a favourable draw against Walukuba Barbarians. Meanwhile, other top contenders like Kobs and Victoria Sharks are set for challenging quarterfinal matchups. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/rugby/advantage-pirates-as-bruising-rounds-start-5458716
soccer
SC Villa holds a commanding 2-0 lead against URA in the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinal return leg, positioning them for a potential first final appearance since their last triumph in 2015. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/villa-hunt-end-to-11-year-cup-exile-5459542