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Ugandans can once again access Facebook without VPNs after years of restrictions, with Minister Balaam Barugahara welcoming the development and calling for responsible use of the platform.

The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, called for accountability for the first phase of the loan.

The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose, are for the people.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked to present a report to Parliament, on the circumstances surrounding incidents of mob justice in the country.

Parliament’s Appointments Committee has rejected Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s nomination as State Minister for Internal Affairs over concerns regarding his dual Ugandan and Canadian citizenship.

Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has begun vetting 81 ministerial nominees appointed by President Museveni, with the exercise expected to conclude on June 2, 2026.

Parliament has approved the appointment of Hon. Jessica Alupo and Robinah Nabbanja as Vice President and Prime Minister, respectively.

West Budama Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing 441 votes.

Among the deceased was Robert Wamala, a Tax Education Officer at URA and former journalist with the now-defunct WBS Television.

NRM caucus has endorsed Jacob Oboth-Oboth for Speaker of Parliament and Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker ahead of the 12th Parliament sitting at Kololo.

Police have recovered all six laptops stolen from Bank of Uganda offices in Kampala after arresting four suspects linked to the theft.

President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, introducing new rules on foreign-linked political activity and national governance in Uganda.