NRM expression of interest for Speaker and Deputy Speaker as it happened

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Presented and edited by Derrick Otim
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By the close of the expression of interest exercise, a total of 19 aspirants had been nominated, four for the position of Speaker and 16 for Deputy Speaker. Of the 16 deputy speakership aspirants, one candidate, Persis Namuganza, is NRM-leaning.

Dr Tanga Odoi addressing the media during the closure of the expression of interest.

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Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, MP for Rukungiri Municipality, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Alioni Odria, MP for Aringa South, has been nominated for the position of Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Eveline Tete Chelangat, Woman MP for Bukwo District, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Lokwang Hillary, MP for Ik County, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Edward Makmot Otto, MP for Agago County, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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According to NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr Tanga Odoi, only NRM party candidates will be nominated. He further noted that NRM-leaning candidates will be considered for the Speakership race under the party process.

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Outgoing State Minister for Housing, Persis Namuganza, has turned up for nomination at the NRM party. She will contest for the Speakership.

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1:58pm

How it stands so far

As it stands, 12 candidates have expressed interest in the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, while two have declared interest in the Speakership under the NRM party today.

The process began yesterday (Friday, May 22, 2026) with the opening of expressions of interest for both positions, although no candidates were nominated on the first day.

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Shyaka Stephen Gashaija, MP for Entebbe Municipality, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Lydia Wanyoto, Woman MP for Mbale City, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Peace Tibyaze, Woman MP for Jinja District, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Denis Namara, MP for Buyaga, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Florence Asiimwe Akiiki, Woman MP for Masindi District, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process continues.

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James Ruugi Kaberuka, MP for Kinkizi West in Kanungu District, is addressing the media shortly after being nominated for Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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Patrick Obura, MP for Oyam South, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament as the NRM nomination process progresses.

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Mary Kamuli Kuteesa, MP for Mwenge South, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, as the NRM nomination process continues.

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Susan Nakawuki Nsambu, the Mawokota South MP, officially nominated during the NRM expression of interest exercise for Speaker and Deputy Speaker

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Catherine Lamwaka, Woman MP for Omoro District, officially nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker during the NRM expression of interest exercise.

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Terego District Woman MP Rose Obiga officially nominated for position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament during the NRM expression of interest exercise

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Outgoing Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa congratulates former Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, upon his nomination during the NRM expression of interest exercise for parliamentary leadership positions.

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Documents of outgoing Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and former Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, being verified during the NRM expression of interest exercise for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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NRM MPs who earlier escorted Thomas Tayebwa and Oboth Oboth during the expression of interest exercise for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and Oboth Oboth arrive to show expression of interest exercise for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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Dr Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, addressing the media ahead of the expression of interest exercise for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament.