#Yoweri Museveni

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticized President Yoweri Museveni for his remarks regarding the ongoing treason trial of opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, claiming that his comments interfere with the administration of justice. Museveni, in a televised address, accused Besigye of hindering the progress of his own trial.

MPs from the Teso sub-region have requested President Yoweri Museveni to grant forgiveness to Anita Annet Among, the former speaker of parliament, who is currently under house arrest. They are appealing for her to be allowed to seek specialized medical treatment abroad, which some interpret as a sign of her diminished influence with the President, according to The Observer.

Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has confirmed that she is suffering from a blood clot in one of her legs. She has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni for permission to leave her residence for specialised medical treatment, stating that her current confinement is worsening her health. This confirmation was made on Friday.

Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa has been appointed to the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee (CEC), according to a report by journalist Dickens Okello Honeystraw. The appointment was made by NRM Chairman, President Yoweri Museveni.

As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to appoint new Permanent Secretaries, a debate has emerged regarding the potential return of former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali to public service. This discussion highlights a divide between critics who question her past performance and supporters who believe she has been unfairly targeted due to her stance on accountability and the protection of Uganda's cooperative assets.