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13/05/2026

Uganda’s Speaker race is theatre: History suggests nothing will change

Uganda’s Speaker race has gripped the political class with all the intensity of a high-stakes contest—endorsements withdrawn, loyalties shifting, and factions scrambling for advantage.... READ MORE

Uganda’s Speaker race may look competitive, but decades of NRM dominance suggest Parliament’s leadership will remain tied to executive power.

13/05/2026

The race for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) formally withdraw its endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa.

Uganda’s Speaker race takes a dramatic turn as Muhoozi’s PLU withdraws support for Anita Among, resetting the contest for Parliament leadership.

12/05/2026

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni defends 40-year NRM rule, unveils ‘Seven-Brick’ development model https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/05/12/museveni-defends-40-year-nrm-rule-unveils-seven-brick-development-model/

12/05/2026

Museveni sworn in again as Uganda faces succession and economic questions https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/05/12/museveni-sworn-in-again-as-uganda-faces-succession-and-economic-questions/

Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for another term as Uganda’s incumbent president during a high-profile Kampala ceremony marked by military displays, succession debate and economic concerns.

12/05/2026

‘Healed and recovered’ First Lady misses Museveni’s swearing-in fete

Uganda’s First Lady Janet Museveni was notably absent on Tuesday as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for seventh term at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, triggering widespread public concern and speculation over her health. https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/05/12/healed-and-recovered-first-lady-misses-musevenis-swearing-in-fete/

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s First Lady Janet Museveni was notably absent on Tuesday as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for seventh term at the

12/05/2026

Kampala stunned as NRM drones spell out power message ahead of Museveni swearing-in

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) staged a large-scale drone light show over Kampala on Monday night, using synchronized aerial formations (drones) to highlight Uganda’s development narrative and President Yoweri Museveni’s long-running leadership ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/05/12/kampala-stunned-as-nrm-drones-spell-out-power-message-ahead-of-museveni-swearing-in/

Kampala skies lit up with a coordinated NRM drone show ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony, showcasing Uganda’s development themes and political messaging.

12/05/2026

Anita Among’s Speakership re-election bid shaken after Gen Muhoozi’s explosive remarks

What had appeared to be a settled contest for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after a series of cryptic but unusually blunt social media posts by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Uganda’s Speaker race has been thrown into uncertainty after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s explosive posts appeared to question Anita Among’s re-election amid backlash over a luxury Rolls Royce controversy.

12/05/2026

Why Museveni keeps winning: The truth no one admits https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/01/19/why-museveni-keeps-winning-the-truth-no-one-admits/

A comprehensive analysis of how President Yoweri Museveni maintains electoral dominance in Uganda, examining institutional control, repression of opposition, patronage, and international dynamics.

12/05/2026

Uganda under Museveni: The achievements and controversies of a 40-year rule https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/05/07/uganda-under-museveni-the-achievements-and-controversies-of-a-40-year-rule/

President Yoweri Museveni prepares for a seventh term as Uganda balances economic growth, oil ambitions, rising debt, youth unemployment and concerns over democracy and governance.

12/05/2026

How Museveni’s global image changed over 40 years: Rebel, reformer, strongman https://www.vividvoicenews.com/2026/05/07/how-musevenis-global-image-changed-over-40-years-rebel-reformer-strongman/

President Yoweri Museveni’s global image has shifted dramatically over 40 years, from reformist African leader and Western ally to a contested strongman facing criticism over democracy and succession.

12/05/2026

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, to hush the crowd as artists and young speakers addressed the crowd, calling the noise 'a total lack of respect'

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth forum in Nairobi to rebuke a disruptive audience during the Africa Forward Summit attended by President William Ruto and African leaders.