KAMPALA, May 25, 2026 — West Budama Central Member of Parliament [MP] Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament, securing a landslide victory.
Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, who presided over the election process, officially confirmed the outcome and declared Oboth-Oboth the Speaker-Elect. The newly elected Speaker dominated the vote, polling an overwhelming 441 votes.
He defeated his closest rivals: Paul Mwiru [Jinja East MP] – 60 votes; Norbert Mao [Laroo-Pece Division MP] – 15 votes
Oboth-Oboth succeeds former Speaker Anita Annet Among to take the helm of the legislative arm of government as the 12th Parliament officially commences its historic term.
Uganda has had multiple leaders presiding over its legislature since independence in 1962. The historical speakers and heads of parliament include:
- Sir John Bowes Griffin [1962–1963] – 1st Parliament
- Narendra M. Patel [1963–1971] – 1st & 2nd Parliaments
- Edward Rugumayo [1979–1980] – Chairman of the National Consultative Council [NCC]
- Alexander Waibale [1980] – Chairman of the NCC
- Francis K. Butagira [1980–1985] – 4th Parliament
- Yoweri Museveni [1986–1996] – Chairman of the National Resistance Council
- James Wapakhabulo [1996–1998] – 6th Parliament [and Constituent Assembly]
- Francis Ayume [1998–2001] – 6th Parliament
- Edward Ssekandi [2001–2011] – 7th & 8th Parliaments
- Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga [2011–2021] – 9th & 10th Parliaments
- Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah [May 2021–March 2022] – 11th Parliament
- Anita Annet Among [March 2022–May 2026] – 11th Parliament
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