The transition from Uganda’s 11th to its 12th Parliament marks a significant moment in the country’s legislative history. This shift is defined not only by electoral turnover but also by the dramatic and humiliating removal of the former Speaker of Parliament from the ruling party’s internal race, coupled with ongoing investigations into her tenure. Viewed against the backdrop of the …
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× Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth is the new Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who was endorsed by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, emerged as the winner after securing 441 of the 519 votes that were counted. He beat National Unity Platform’s Paul Mwiru, who got 60 votes, and Democratic Party president Norbert Mao, who got 15. Who is …
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The election, presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija on Monday, 25 May 2026, took place during the first sitting of the 12th Parliament at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The sitting was attended by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Oboth was nominated by Hon. Jessica Alupo (NRM, Katakwi District) and seconded by Kibale East MP, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze Jinja South East …
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Post Views: 1 Date: 24 May 2026As Uganda prepares for the election of the leadership of the 12thParliament, public interest and national attention continue to grow.Different opinions, expectations and political interpretations continue toemerge, reflecting the importance of Parliament as a central institutionof governance and representation.Recent developments suggest that consultations and institutionalprocesses remain active and influential in shaping outcomes.Nevertheless, parliamentary …
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Viewers: 50,004 By Spy Uganda Veteran politician and senior government minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu has officially been sworn in as Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County in Rukungiri District as Uganda’s 12th Parliament continues to take shape. Muhwezi was among 86 Members of Parliament sworn in during the morning session on Thursday, bringing the total number …
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By Aggrey Baba Immediately after being sworn in as the Laroo-Pece Division MP on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Democratic Party president and aspiring Speaker of the 12th Parliament, Norbert Mao, set out his vision for how he would run the House, pledging equal speaking time for all Members of Parliament (MPs) regardless of party affiliation if elected Speaker. Mao …
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Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for maintaining peace and stability as Uganda officially commenced the swearing-in of Members of Parliament-elect for the 12th Parliament. Speaking to journalists at Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday, Among, who was re-elected as Woman Representative …
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H-E-Yoweri-Kaguta-Museveni LETTING THE POLITICAL RAT OUT OF THE BAG; No longer a Silent Majority but a loud mouth for the NRM × By Sam T. Kanyamukiza There is a season for silence, and there is a season for absolute clarity. For some time now, the political corridors of Kigezi and beyond have been thick with speculation. “Does Sam have a …
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