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🚨 Parliament Appoints Dr. Augustine Mugabo as Director of Institute of Parliamentary Studies Parliament of Uganda has appointed Dr. Br. Augustine Mugabo, the former Sergeant-at-Arms, as the new Director of the Institute of Parliamentary Studies (IPS). The appointment, announced on October 23, 2026, marks a new chapter for Mugabo, who brings years of experience in education, leadership and parliamentary service. Before joining Parliament in late 2024, Mugabo served for 18 years as headmaster of St. Henry’s College Kitovu, where he gained extensive experience in educational administration and institutional leadership. A Catholic Brother with a doctorate, Mugabo also served as Parliament’s Sergeant-at-Arms, a role that placed him at the centre of security operations within the parliamentary chambers, particularly during tense incidents. His appointment comes as Parliament moves to revive the Institute of Parliamentary Studies, which was established in 2012 but closed in 2021. The institute is expected to strengthen the capacity of Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff through training, research and professional development, with support from Germany in legislative capacity building. The revival initiative, outlined in September 2026, is aimed at enhancing parliamentary performance, improving legislative research and equipping legislators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively execute their duties.