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Appointments Committee set to vet new Cabinet Ministers

Ministers designate will be vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament starting Monday, 01 June 2026.Appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni mid-week, the ministers designate are expected to interact with the committee chaired by the Speaker and deputised by the Deputy Speaker.The…

Alupo, Nabbanja approved as Vice President and Premier, respectively

Parliament has approved the appointment of Hon. Jessica Alupo and Robinah Nabbanja as Vice President and Prime Minister, respectively.The two leaders were approved in accordance with Article 108 of the Constitution which requires Parliament to approve the two presidential designees by a simple…

Oboth Chairs maiden sitting, pledges fairness and equity

Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth has pledged diligence, fairness and equity during his stewardship of the 12th Parliament.“As your Speaker, I bear a profound obligation to elevate and empower all of you to effectively execute your mandate of representation, oversight, legislation and appropriation,”…

New MPs warned against making speakers sources of income

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has warned legislators in the 12th Parliament against making their leaders sources of personal financial rescue.While opening the three-day induction of the new parliament  on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, Tayebwa urged lawmakers to embrace financial discipline,…

Oboth, Tayebwa take leadership of the 12th Parliament

West Budama Central County Member of Parliament, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after attaining 441 votes.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…

MPs voting for Speaker

Members of Parliament have started voting for a Speaker at the first sitting of the 12th Parliament presided over by the Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija.President Yoweri Museveni is in attendance.By secret ballot, members are choosing among: Jacob Oboth, Paul Mwiru and Nobert Mao.Katakwi District…

527 MPs Take Oath, Set Stage for Speaker Election

A total of 527 Members of Parliament are now set to commence legislative business under the 12th Parliament, following the conclusion of a successful three-day swearing-in ceremony on Friday, 15 May 2026.The ceremony was marked by glamour, colour and excitement at the Parliament grounds, as MPs-…

Day 3 of swearing-in of Members of Parliament - highlights

Members-elect continue to take oath on the last of the three days’ exercise that commenced on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.The morning session saw 83 members take oath at the same venue at Parliament Building, bringing the total to 441 so far.On Friday morning, National Unity Platform (NUP)’s Hon. Teddy…

Ministers take oath, as Amama Mbabazi ‘returns’ to the House - highlights

A host of ministers were up the podium to take oath this afternoon, joined by legislators who have been out of the House for one or more terms.Former Prime Minister, Hon. Amama Mbabazi returned to the House today, not to take oath but to accompany his wife, Jacqueline Mbabazi, who joins Parliament…

86 swear-in during cold morning - Day 2 highlights

Eighty-six Members have been sworn in this morning, bringing the total number sworn in so far to 270. The Clerk has since called for a break, with the afternoon session set to resume at 1:00pm.Among those sworn in during the morning session were the Minister of State for Finance (Microfinance),…

184 MPs Sworn in as 12th Parliament starts

A festive atmosphere filled the grounds of the Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday as up to 184 Members of Parliament-elect took oath on day one of three ahead of the commencement of the 12th Parliament.The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Parliament Building and presided over by Clerk to Parliament…

12th Parliament Opens: Anita, Alupo, Nabbanja, Moses Ali Sworn In - highlights

Members of Parliament have started taking oath to mark the start of the 12th Parliament. The event is being held amidst pomp and dance at Parliament Building.Elections of legislators were held on 15 January 2026.These are the highlights of what is happening at Parliament Building:8.00am: the Uganda…

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