REFLECTIONS AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE ELECTION OF SPEAKERS OF UGANDA’S 12TH PARLIAMENT

Date: 24 May 2026
As Uganda prepares for the election of the leadership of the 12th
Parliament, public interest and national attention continue to grow.
Different opinions, expectations and political interpretations continue to
emerge, reflecting the importance of Parliament as a central institution
of governance and representation.
Recent developments suggest that consultations and institutional
processes remain active and influential in shaping outcomes.
Nevertheless, parliamentary decisions are ultimately determined
through constitutional procedures, collective judgment and the will of
elected representatives.
Beyond discussions and expectations, the most important
consideration remains service to the people of Uganda. Leadership is
both an opportunity and a responsibility requiring wisdom, humility,
national unity and commitment to development and public wellbeing.
As a Christian, I place the process and its outcome in God’s hands and
keep my hands crossed in humility and expectation. Keeping one’s
hands crossed means remaining patient, calm and hopeful while
allowing events to unfold according to God’s timing and established
institutional processes.
Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit
to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Conclusion
As Uganda enters this important parliamentary exercise, different
expectations continue to emerge regarding the leadership of the 12th
Parliament. Earlier analytical observations suggested that Jacob Oboth
Oboth appeared to hold a stronger position for Speaker (estimated at
75–85%), while Thomas Tayebwa appeared to remain a strong
contender for Deputy Speaker (estimated at 70–80%), with continuity,
parliamentary experience and institutional familiarity seen as possible
advantages. These remain observations rather than final outcomes. As
a Christian, I place the final decision in God’s hands and remain
prayerful and hopeful that the process will promote unity, wisdom and
the wellbeing of Uganda.
Amb. Franklin R. Katungwe
Deputy Head of Mission & Minister Plenipotentiary – Brussels