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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:46:42Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From rural peasantry to 12th Parliament: Thomas Tayebwa’s calculated rise to Deputy Speaker]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Thomas Tayebwa,Nyampikye Primary School,Ruhinda North]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Museveni (C) symbolically hands a copy of Uganda's Constitution to the Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa (L) as the Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige Kasaija (R) looks on during the election of new parliamentary leadership on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/LIAMENT ON X]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/among-skips-first-sitting-of-12th-parliament-to-elect-new-speaker-5473140</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:19:14Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Among skips first sitting of 12th Parliament to elect new Speaker]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Embattled former Speaker Anita Among swears in as the Bukedea District Woman MP at Parliament on May 13, 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/oboth-oboth-tayebwa-vow-to-restore-parliament-s-stained-image-5473130</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:09:10Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Oboth-Oboth, Tayebwa vow to restore Parliament’s stained image]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth,Thomas Tayebwa,President Museveni]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The Speaker of the 12th Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and his Deputy Thomas Tayebwa during the first sitting of the new Parliament at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/ PHOTO/ PARLIAMENT ON X]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/did-schools-forget-govt-rules-on-prom-parties--5473090</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:56:51Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Did schools forget govt rules on prom parties?]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:05:42Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Museveni (centre) gestures as he interacts with newly elected Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth [left] and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT/PARLIAMENT.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:00:56Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Beyond the big three: How year-round digital ecosystem could unlock Africa’s hidden tourism goldmine]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[A gorilla cuddles and its infant at Bwindi National Park. Uganda Tourism Board wants international tourists to fly directly to tourism sites. PHOTO/FILE]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/muntu-decries-messy-presidential-polls-urges-ugandans-to-keep-faith-in-change-5472982</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:24:27Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Muntu decries &apos;messy&apos; presidential polls, urges Ugandans to keep faith in change]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The former Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, at Heras Country Resort in Kabale town on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/ EMMANUEL ARINEITWE]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/busoga-heritage-sites-underutilised-goldmine-5472272</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Busoga heritage sites: Underutilised goldmine]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Kyabazinga's coronation site on Mpumuire Hill, which faces encroachment. PHOTO/DENIS EDEMA]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/updf-ministry-of-agriculture-join-forces-to-guard-uganda-s-declining-fisheries-industry-5472892</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:59:23Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[UPDF, Ministry of Agriculture join forces to guard Uganda&apos;s declining fisheries industry]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Some of the over 50 UPDF personnel being passed out after completing a three-month orientation course in fisheries enforcement law at the Marine Training School in Kalangalo.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tayebwa-wins-second-term-as-deputy-speaker-as-nrm-tightens-grip-on-parliament-leadership-5472818</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:49:41Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tayebwa wins second term as deputy speaker as NRM tightens grip on Parliament leadership]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Museveni [left] looks on as newly elected Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa is sworn in at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT/PARLIAMENT.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:40:02Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[L-R: Faridah Nakabugo, Godfrey Luyombya, Shamim Nambassa and Judith Nalukwago. PHOTOS/ IBRAHIM KAVUMA]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:22:24Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[EAC launches crucial talks in Dar es Salaam to slash cross-border mobile, data costs]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[East African Communications Organisation,EACO,Andrea Ariik Malueth,IGAD]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Telecom experts, policymakers, heads of communications regulators, and regional institutions under the EAC’s Technical Committee on Telecommunications during a meeting in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/when-it-s-too-late-to-start-5472010</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:30:56Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[When it’s too late to start]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[retirement,business loan]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Joshua Mazune is the Maru Credit Managing Director]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:31:28Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kampala lawyer Buzibira struck off roll of advocates over Shs1.2b land fraud]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Lawyer Richard Buzibira]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-watches-as-oboth-oboth-elected-12th-parliament-speaker-in-landslide-victory-5472430</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:25:13Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Museveni watches as Oboth-Oboth elected 12th Parliament Speaker in landslide victory]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Newly elected Parliament Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth poses for a photo with President Yoweri Museveni, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, and Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige after taking his legislative and administrative oath at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT/Parliament]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/tanzania-overtakes-china-kenya-as-uganda-s-top-source-of-imports-5472300</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:10:03Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania overtakes China, Kenya as Uganda’s top source of imports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[URA databook,URA Annual Databook 2024/25,Bank of Uganda Director for Research, Adam Mugume ]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Gold imports from Tanzania have propelled the country past China as Uganda's biggest import source. PHOTO/ FILE]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:05:58Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Newly elected Parliament Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth delivers his post-inauguration remarks at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026, as Chief Justice Flavian Zeija [left] looks on. PHOTO/HANDOUT/PARLIAMENT.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:45:00Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defeated Mao says he&apos;d have resigned from Parliament if he got less than 10 votes in Speaker race]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Opposition Democratic Party president general and 2026–2031 Speaker contender Norbert Mao is seen ahead of the voting in Kampala on May 25, 2026. PHOTO/IBRAHIM KAVUMA]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:54:32Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Reaping the benefits of regenerative agriculture in Sebei sub-region]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Mr Justin Okot, an extension worker (right), shows farmers striga weed, which affects cereal crops in Teso and Sebei sub-regions. PHOTO/DERICK WENANI]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:51:38Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Altaf Charaniya, the founder of A1 Manufacturing Uganda Ltd (L) interacts with the former Vice President Prof Gilbert Bukenya at the facility on Monday. Photo | Busein Samilu]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:44:46Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[14% rise in childhood cancer - report]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[A student demonstrates clinical skills during the Fourth National Health Professionals Education, Training and Health Care Conference 2026 in Jinja. PHOTO/TAUSI NAKATO.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:35:56Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why NGOs can no longer afford to keep bad books]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Nonprofit organisations face collapse after aid cuts. PHOTO/ FILE]]></image:caption>
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