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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.
Byanyima has warned that her husband’s life is in danger, accusing Uganda’s leadership of creating an environment where such threats could be acted upon. She has openly expressed fear that Muhoozi or security forces could ultimately kill Besigye.
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…
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agness Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison over mabaati.
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.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has admitted to personally intervening in the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, prompting the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to declare Justine Nameere’s victory invalid and condemn the President’s actions as unconstitutional.
“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.”
The government has confirmed President Yoweri Museveni swearing-in date. Museveni will be sworn in for a new five-year term following his victory in the January 2026 presidential election. Officials have outline key details of the upcoming national ceremony.