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UPDATE: NRM Parliamentary Caucus resolves to support the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026.

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Kampala, is conducting a three-day weed-out session for criminal appeals that have been pending in the system for a long time. The session runs from today, Tuesday, 5th May 2026, to 7th May 2026, and will handle a total of 66 matters.

Proceedings are being presided over by a panel of three Justices comprising Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja, Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, and Justice Musa Ssekaana.
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The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has convened an opposition caucus ahead of the debate on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, which is scheduled for its second and third readings.
At the same time, the NRM caucus is also meeting to align its position before the 2:00 pm. plenary sitting.
Both camps are preparing their MPs on how to approach the bill as debate is expected to draw intense political interest in Parliament.

Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga notes that Kingdom revenues have grown into billions of shillings, with “Luwalo Lwaffe” nearing Shs2 billion.

May 12, 2026 will be a public holiday to mark the swearing-in of Yoweri Museveni for his seventh elective term, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong has said. About 40,000 guests are expected at Kololo Independence Grounds, including 35 heads of state, 30 diplomats, and delegates from liberation movements such as African National Congress, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, ZANU–PF, FRELIMO, and Rwandan Patriotic Front.

Meanwhile, Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has announced nationwide prayers ahead of the inauguration, to be held Friday in mosques, Saturday in Seventh-day Adventist churches, and Sunday in Anglican and Catholic churches, Philip Wafula reports.

A delegation from today held an engagement with the Ag. CEO of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative , Col Yusuf Magero Buha, alongside Public Relations Manager Charity Nayebare, at their Head Office in Kiwatule.

The meeting explored the establishment of a dynamic and mutually beneficial strategic collaboration to expand reach, support key initiatives, and deliver impactful communication solutions that enhance visibility and preserve institutional legacy.

The Catholic Church in Cameroon on May 2 marked a historic moment as the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous were solemnly received in Yaoundé Archdiocese, drawing a large and fervent gathering of the faithful.

The celebration took place at the Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica of Yaoundé Archdiocese where Bishops, Priests, women and men Religious, Seminarians, Marian groups, Church associations, civil authorities, and lay faithful gathered from early morning to witness what has been described as a moment of grace for the nation.

Presiding over the opening of the celebration, the Local Ordinary of Yaoundé Archdiocese, Archbishop Jean Mbarga said, “Today, Lourdes is in Cameroon, Lourdes is in Yaoundé.”

The visit is part of a global mission initiated by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which, since 2017, has been bringing the spiritual presence of the Virgin Mary to different parts of the world.

Fr. Emmanuel, an envoy of the shrine, described the event as “a special blessing for the Church in Cameroon.”

Organizers emphasized the unprecedented nature of the occasion, noting that this is the first time the relics of St. Bernadette have been brought to Africa.

They also announced that, exceptionally, the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes will remain in Cameroon after its tour across ten Dioceses, already bearing the invocation, “Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Cameroon.”

In his homily, Archbishop Mbarga reflected on the spiritual significance of the visit, highlighting the power of Marian devotion and the meaning of relics in the Christian life.

“Mary is so powerful!” he said, before explaining, “By welcoming this relic, we express the desire to see God dwell in our own lives.”

The Archbishop of Yaoundé also shared a personal testimony from his pilgrimage to Lourdes, describing it as a sign of the Virgin Mary’s care and closeness to her people.

“Through St. Bernadette, it is the Virgin Mary who visits her people and reminds us that hope never disappoints,” he said.

The relics and statue arrived on the night of May 1 at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport.

During the solemn reception ceremony at the airport, Bishop François Achille Eyabi of the Catholic Diocese of Eséka described the event as “a time of grace and visitation” for the people of God in Cameroon.

“We are particularly happy and deeply moved to welcome here, through this solemn celebration, the Beautiful Lady of Lourdes, as well as the Relics of Saint Bernadette,” Bishop Eyabi said.

He added, “Her presence reminds us that God never ceases to visit His people: He comes to meet us, He enters our history and our concrete realities to rekindle in us faith, hope, and charity.”

Following the airport reception, a solemn procession accompanied the statue and relics from Nsimalen to the Basilica of Mary Queen of the Apostles in Mvolyé, Yaoundé, where thousands of faithful gathered for an overnight vigil of prayer and devotion.

Ministers told to hand over duties of their offices to permanent secretaries of their respective ministries as Cabinet is dissolved.

The Monday meeting at State House Entebbe chaired by President marked the conclusion of duty by the incumbent ministers.

Eddy Kenzo ne mukyaala we minisita Phionah Nyamutooro Katonda abawadde ezzadde, mutwegateeko okubayozayoza……

The situation at Parliament remains tense, with heavy security deployed across the premises.

Military and police have sealed off key access routes, restricting movement for both Members of Parliament and staff.

The heightened security comes ahead of a 2:00 PM plenary sitting, where legislators are expected to debate the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, which is set to be tabled for its second and third readings.

Heavy security has been deployed around Parliament, with military and police sealing off key access routes and restricting entry for both MPs and staff. This comes ahead of a 2PM plenary sitting, where legislators are set to debate the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, which will be tabled for its second and third readings.

The Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, Dr. Monica Musenero, has revealed that ten drugs manufactured by Dei BioPharma are already on the market after approval from the National Drug Authority.