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A political storm is brewing within Uganda’s ruling establishment after Norbert Mao accused Speaker Anita Among of disrespecting President Yoweri Museveni, following her remarks about “guests” seeking to enter what she described as the “NRM bedroom” — in reference to the speakership of Parliament.
A new twist has emerged in the race for the Speaker of Parliament after First Son and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reportedly moved…
As the race unfolds, Mao’s challenge — framed in his pointed question, “Who are you?” — continues to shape the debate over legitimacy, political inclusion, and authority within the ruling party and Parliament at large.
Mao says Among is an “accidental Speaker”—a characterization rooted in the circumstances under which she rose to the position after Oulanyah’s death in office. Though she has since consolidated her authority, that narrative continues to shape perceptions of her leadership and legitimacy, particularly among rivals eyeing the post.
“We do cooperate with other political parties,” she said, “but the cooperation doesn’t mean that you come up to my bedroom; you remain in the compound.”
KYANKWANZI, UGANDA — At the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and independent Members of Parliament (MPs) retreat held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the National Leadership…
A senior NRM cadre has told Museveni to give Norbert Mao a strategic job, for Northern Uganda’s sake. Norbert Mao, the opposition Democratic Party (DP) president general, is currently the justice and constitutional affairs minister.
Former intelligence chief Gen David Sejusa and Ofwono Opondo are in a war of words over Norbert Mao.
Norbert Mao, the Laroo-Pece MP-elect and the minister of justice and constitutional affairs, has sparked debate with his bid to wrestle the speakership from incumbent Anita Annet Among, the Bukedea District Woman MP.
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