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The confirmed candidates will now proceed to be sworn in as Members of Parliament without facing any ballot contest.

While chairing the House on Monday, 20 October 2025, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa said the petitions were received by the Speaker, Anita Among on Wednesday, 08 October 2025.

The presentation’s national fact sheet confirms an estimated 4,700 new infections among children (0–14) in the year to December 2024.

This revelation was made by the General Manager of the NMS, Moses Kamabare while appearing before the Committee on Health on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, first challenged Museveni in the 2021 polls but came in second place.

The Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) concluded its two-day nomination exercise for the 2026 presidential elections at its Lweza offices, confirming eight candidates for the ballot.

She explained that the current law, enacted in 1993, has never been amended despite major changes in the health sector.

The matter was discussed during a sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, following a motion by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi.

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has launched a robust conservation initiative dubbed ‘name a Rhino, save a Rhino’ at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District.

The National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, has been presented for First Reading by the Minister of State for Health (General Duties), Hon. Anifa Kawooya.

Onesmus Twinamatsiko, has been remanded to Kibaale Prison after allegedly slapping Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja during the party’s primary elections.

MPs asked Musinguzi to also handle some of his staff who have been accused of mistreatment and impounding of trader’s goods.