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Nakasero, Kampala– As the competition in the race of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament continues to get stuff, a total of Nineteen Members of Parliament have filed the credentials to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat expressing interest to Contest for those two seats. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth accompanied by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa and other officials at NRM …

Viewers: 90,003 By Spy Uganda A total of 19 National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament and one NRM-leaning legislator have formally expressed interest in contesting for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The expression of interest exercise was opened by the NRM Electoral Commission on Friday evening following directives and resolutions passed by …

The National Women’s Council (NWC) has rejected growing calls for President Yoweri Museveni to appoint a woman as Deputy Speaker of Parliament, arguing that leadership positions should not be determined solely on the basis of gender balance. Speaking on behalf of the council, NWC spokesperson Hajat Faridah Kibowa said women across Uganda remain confident that their interests will continue to …

By Alexander Luyima / The Hoima Post For weeks, the political temperature in Uganda has simmered around one question: Will Speaker of Parliament Anita Among be taken to court? The answer, according to legal and political observers, may have less to do with the evidence against her and everything to do with what the state needs right now. The Case …

By May 2026, pressure surrounding Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, had intensified dramatically. Allegations tied to undeclared wealth, security raids, and growing political speculation have pushed the country into another high-profile governance debate.But the central question remains: will the investigations actually lead to prosecution, or is Uganda witnessing another politically charged cycle that may never reach a final conviction?The …

The speaker of the eleventh parliament, Anita Annet Among wrote on her social media handle at the tail-end of last week that she would not be vying for the same position in the twelfth parliament. This was after she was put under investigation recently on issues apparently related to her lifestyle and expenditure. This development has stirred quite a frenzy …

Laroo-Pece Division MP and former Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Norbert Mao has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni for permission to appear before the ruling National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) as he intensifies his bid for the speaker of parliament position.The highly anticipated CEC meeting, scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, is expected to shape the ruling …

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Kampala– The head of Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced that they will be supporting Hon. Thomas Tayebwa on position of Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa “On the issue of Deputy Speaker, after getting guidance from the Commander-in-Chief, all PLU MPs and PLU leaning MPs will support Rt.Honourable @Thomas_Tayebwa for that position. Congratulations …

Dr. Smith Dr. Smith Kiiza has emphasized the importance of professionalism and constitutional discipline in Uganda’s parliamentary leadership while endorsing Hon. Otto Edward Makmot for Deputy Speaker. × In a statement released to members of the legal and academic community, Dr. Kiiza said Parliament requires leaders with legal knowledge, integrity, and administrative competence. “Strong parliamentary institutions are built on discipline, …