Uganda Elects Oboth-Oboth as Parliament Speaker Amid Anti-Corruption Pledge
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- •Thomas Tayebwa Oboth-Oboth was elected Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament on May 25, 2026.
- •The election followed the removal of the previous Speaker amid corruption allegations.
- •Oboth-Oboth is a member of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), which strengthened its parliamentary majority in the recent elections.
- •The new Speaker publicly committed to ending graft within the parliamentary institution.
- •The 12th Parliament convened for its first session on May 25, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Speaker Oboth-Oboth successfully implements anti-corruption measures Uganda's parliament could improve transparency and public trust, potentially enhancing governance and attracting foreign investment.
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AFRICAThe East AfricanOboth-Oboth elected Speaker as NRM tightens grip on Uganda’s ParliamentAFRICAAllAfrica - TopUganda: How It Went Down As Oboth-Oboth Was Elected Speaker of 12th ParliamentAFRICAAllAfrica - TopUganda: Oboth-Oboth Is Speaker of the 12th ParliamentAFRICANews24 (South Africa)News24 | New Uganda parliament speaker vows to end graft after predecessor's fall