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Entertainment News 9 July 2026
Singer Vinka has shut down persistent rumors of competition among Swangz Avenue's musical talents, emphasizing a strong sense of teamwork and mutual support within the record label. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43276/vinka-dismisses-rivalry-claims-among-swangz-avenue-artistes
Politics 9 July 2026
Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 16 co-accused have been granted Shs 10 million cash bail by the International Crimes Division after nearly six months in custody on terrorism charges. Source: https://observer.ug/news/muwanga-kivumbi-16-others-granted-bail
Politics 9 July 2026
Members of Parliament have granted leave to introduce a Private Member's Bill aimed at reforming how the Leader of the Opposition is elected, held accountable, and removed. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance democratic principles and inclusivity within the opposition. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4482/leave-granted-bill-seeking-reforms-leader-opposition-position
parliament 9 July 2026
Speaker Jacob Oboth has announced a commitment to fully fund parliamentary oversight committees from within the Parliamentary Commission's budget. This move aims to enhance committee independence, improve efficiency, and bolster public trust in legislative oversight. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4481/speaker-oboth-commits-full-financial-support-committees
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Entertainment News
Singer Vinka has shut down persistent rumors of competition among Swangz Avenue's musical talents, emphasizing a strong sense of teamwork and mutual support within the record label. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43276/vinka-dismisses-rivalry-claims-among-swangz-avenue-artistes
Politics
Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 16 co-accused have been granted Shs 10 million cash bail by the International Crimes Division after nearly six months in custody on terrorism charges. Source: https://observer.ug/news/muwanga-kivumbi-16-others-granted-bail
parliament
Speaker Jacob Oboth has announced a commitment to fully fund parliamentary oversight committees from within the Parliamentary Commission's budget. This move aims to enhance committee independence, improve efficiency, and bolster public trust in legislative oversight. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4481/speaker-oboth-commits-full-financial-support-committees
world
The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to repatriate its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant violence that has tragically claimed the lives of three Ugandans. State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, confirmed that 880 Ugandans have been safely brought back, with more expected. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4479/government-accelerates-evacuation-ugandans-south-africa