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Politics 14 September 2026
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
Politics 14 September 2026
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
Politics 14 September 2026
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
General 14 September 2026
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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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
General
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
Technology
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
education
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