Politics 15 May 2026 Parliament of Uganda
Uganda Parliament: Members-Elect Conclude Oath-Taking Ceremony
The final day of the Members of Parliament oath-taking ceremony saw 83 more legislators sworn in, bringing the total to 441. The exercise, which began on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, concluded on Friday, May 15, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4426/day-3-swearing-members-parliament-highlights
The three-day intensive oath-taking ceremony for newly elected Members of Parliament concluded on Friday, May 15, 2026. The morning session alone welcomed 83 members to the Parliament Building, bringing the cumulative total of sworn-in legislators to 441.
Hon. Teddy Nambooze, representing the National Unity Platform (NUP) for Mpigi district, was among the first on Friday to pledge allegiance to the Republic of Uganda, vowing to uphold the Constitution and serve Parliament faithfully.
The day’s proceedings also included oaths from notable figures such as the Minister of Defence, Hon. Marksons Jacob Oboth, and representatives for the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding and Col. Christine Nekesa. Other members sworn in included Hon. Persis Princess Namuganza, Workers’ representative Hon. Margaret Namubiru Rwabushaija, and former Government Media Centre Executive Director Hon. Ofwono Opondo P’Odel.
The ceremony, held at the Parliament Building, marked the official induction of the new legislative body.
This information was sourced from the Parliament of Uganda.