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Politics 14 May 2026

12th Parliament Swearing-in Continues Despite Drizzle

The second day of the swearing-in ceremony for the 12th Parliament commenced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with elected members taking their oaths amidst a light drizzle. Proceedings continued uninterrupted with musical interludes. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4424/swearing-members-continues-amidst-drizzle-day-2-highlights

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • parliament
  • uganda
  • swearing-in

Politics 14 May 2026

Museveni Appoints New Top Judicial Officers

President Yoweri Museveni has made key appointments within Uganda's judiciary, naming a new Deputy Chief Justice and Chief Registrar. The appointments aim to strengthen the judicial system. Source: https://statehouse.go.ug/president-museveni-appoints-new-deputy-chief-justice-and-chief-registrar

Source: State House (Uganda)
  • museveni
  • judiciary
  • appointments

Sports 14 May 2026

Amus Displays Title Ambitions with Dominant Victory

Amus College School showcased their championship aspirations with a commanding four-goal performance, overcoming the absence of key players called up for national duty. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/amus-show-title-intentions-with-four-star-display-5458730

Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)
  • Amus
  • football
  • Uganda

news 13 May 2026

Congolese Family Rejects Relative's Body Over Custody Death, Straining Border Ties

Tensions are high at the Busanza border after a Congolese family refused to accept the body of a relative who died in Ugandan police custody, demanding compensation and burial expenses. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tensions-flare-at-busanza-border-as-congolese-family-rejects-body-of-relative-who-died-in-ugandan-custody-5458604

Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)
  • police brutality
  • custody death
  • uganda

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The second day of the swearing-in ceremony for the 12th Parliament commenced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with elected members taking their oaths amidst a light drizzle. Proceedings continued uninterrupted with musical interludes. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4424/swearing-members-continues-amidst-drizzle-day-2-highlights

Sports

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Amus College School showcased their championship aspirations with a commanding four-goal performance, overcoming the absence of key players called up for national duty. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/amus-show-title-intentions-with-four-star-display-5458730

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Tensions are high at the Busanza border after a Congolese family refused to accept the body of a relative who died in Ugandan police custody, demanding compensation and burial expenses. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tensions-flare-at-busanza-border-as-congolese-family-rejects-body-of-relative-who-died-in-ugandan-custody-5458604

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Rapper Feffe Bussi has disclosed that veteran artist Bebe Cool has committed to providing financial support for his forthcoming concert by purchasing a table, showcasing unity within the music industry beyond political divides. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42972/fefe-bussi-says-bebe-cool-pledged-financial-support-for-his-concert