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As the race unfolds, Mao’s challenge — framed in his pointed question, “Who are you?” — continues to shape the debate over legitimacy, political inclusion, and authority within the ruling party and Parliament at large.
Mao says Among is an “accidental Speaker”—a characterization rooted in the circumstances under which she rose to the position after Oulanyah’s death in office. Though she has since consolidated her authority, that narrative continues to shape perceptions of her leadership and legitimacy, particularly among rivals eyeing the post.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has admitted to personally intervening in the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, prompting the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to declare Justine Nameere’s victory invalid and condemn the President’s actions as unconstitutional.
“We do cooperate with other political parties,” she said, “but the cooperation doesn’t mean that you come up to my bedroom; you remain in the compound.”
The government has confirmed President Yoweri Museveni swearing-in date. Museveni will be sworn in for a new five-year term following his victory in the January 2026 presidential election. Officials have outline key details of the upcoming national ceremony.
KYANKWANZI, UGANDA — At the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and independent Members of Parliament (MPs) retreat held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the National Leadership…
Kampala, Uganda — Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agness Nandutu has been convicted by the Anti-Corruption Court for her role in the diversion of 2,000…
Justice and constitutional affairs minister Norbert Mao has doubled down on his “accidental speaker” remarks, asking “was there a plan that Jacob Oulanyah should die?” Emphasizing…
The Democratic Party’s (DP) Norbert Mao has been warned: becoming Speaker of the 12th Parliament would be “suicidal” for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), according to…