Evelyn Angiji

Information Officer, Parliament of Uganda. I am an experienced mother of three

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Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth is the Speaker of the 12th @Parliament_Ug after defeating Hon. Norbert Mao and Paul Mwiru in the contest for the position of Speaker.

Oboth was declared winner by Chief Justice, Dr Flavian Zeija. Election for Deputy Speaker is now underway.

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The 12th Parliament commences it’s first sitting, wherein the lawmakers will elect Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The sitting is taking place at Kololo ceremonial grounds.

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The first sitting of the 12th Parliament will take place on Monday, 25 May 2026 at 10am to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Here is the Order Paper ⬇️ #PlenaryUg #12thParliamentStarts

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It’s the final day of @MPsSwearIn2026. After today, the 12th @Parliament_Ug will kick off, with the first plenary sitting being election of Speaker & Deputy Speaker. In the coming months, the legislators will undergo orientation, induction & will be designated to committees.

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Day two of @MPsSwearIn2026 is underway. Upon taking Oath of allegiance and Oath of an MP, the Legislators are given the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of Parliament. These are essential tools that will enable and guide the MPs in executing their constitutional mandate.

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Oath of allegiance on the other hand is a formal promise of loyalty & obedience to a country & its constitution. This is required of government officials and military personnel to affirm their commitment to the state and its laws. #12thParliamentStarts
#MPsSwearIn2026

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Swearing in of MPs-elect to the 12th @Parliament_Ug starts. The lawmakers are taking Oath of allegiance and Oath of an MP. Oath of MP is mandatory & legally binding. It is taken before an MP assumes office as mandated by Article 81(4).

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Rest Easy, our jolly lady Hellen 🙏

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kalangala Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Helen Nakimuli.

We convey our condolences to the family, the people of Kalangala and the entire country for this untimely loss. The burial programme will be shared in due course.

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Come one, Come all.

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This is the day that Volleyball has made, may we beat Kenya and be glad with our win. Amen 🙏
@eyotaruolive @bwanakelele @Witcarol11 @PatrickOcaido

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It’s Golf Day

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Second GOAL for Parliament of Uganda by Hon. John Lematia, two minutes into the second half!!!!
🇺🇬 2 - 0 🇰🇪
#EACGames2025

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It’s football time! https://t.co/Z1IYwQs53V

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We go we go!

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Bringing the games live, watch from anywhere https://t.co/OpvxqgzwFE

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It’s netball time!

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It’s basketball time

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More wins for Team Uganda!

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It’s happening now! https://t.co/u1MQTND0yS