The newly elected members of Uganda’s Twelfth Parliament will be formally sworn into office during a three-day ceremony scheduled from May 13 to May 15, 2026, Speaker Anita Among has announced. The announcement marks an important step in the transition from election results to active legislative business after the January 15 general elections.
Swearing-In Timeline and Key Dates
January 15, 2026: Uganda held general elections, where citizens voted for President and Members of Parliament (MPs).
May 13–15, 2026: Swearing-in ceremony for the Twelfth Parliament. MPs will take the constitutional oath of office at the Parliament buildings.
Mid-May 2026 (immediately following swearing-in): The first sitting of the new Parliament will take place. MPs will elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, choose committee memberships, and set the stage for the legislative agenda.
The swearing-in will be presided over by the Clerk to Parliament and marks the beginning of the MPs’ official duties for the next legislative term. The event is expected to draw political leaders, diplomats, and other dignitaries.
Leaders Returning Unopposed
Among the legislators set to take their seats are several candidates who secured positions unopposed. These include:
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Speaker Anita Among (Bukedea Woman MP)
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Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa (Ruhinda North MP)
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Lillian Paparu Obiale (Arua District Woman MP)
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Ruth Rujoki Mushabe (Kiruhura District Woman MP)
What Comes Next?
Once officially sworn in, the new Parliament will immediately begin business by electing leadership, establishing committees, and setting priorities for the legislative session. Analysts say that early term activities are crucial for determining how the House will address key national challenges, including economic policy, national security, and social services.
The transition period from election to full parliamentary function — spanning January through May — highlights the deliberate process designed to ensure an orderly and constitutional changeover between legislative terms.
As May approaches, political watchers across Uganda will be closely following developments in Kampala as the Twelfth Parliament prepares to take its place at the centre of national governance.
