Daily Monitor
Wednesday May 26 2021
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Busoga Kingdom spokesperson Andrew Ntange said they were worried after Ms Kadaga’s defeat .
“We cannot hide our heads in the sand like an ostrich, but it is a serious loss to our land because when every one of our daughters and sons goes high, it gives us pride.
“We didn’t see this coming and have nothing to do; it is politics and we are testing the ugly part of it. We cannot pretend that we are happy,’’ he said.
Dr Frank Nabwiso, the former Kagoma County MP, urged Ugandans to always be prepared to leave leadership positions peacefully.
Speaker must rise above party loyalties
May 25, 2021 Jacob Oulanyah sipping on coffee at Kololo
The race for the position of speaker of parliament was very emotionally charged and naturally left many egos bruised.
In particular, the house has been divided between two members; Rebecca Kadaga, former Speaker and Jacob Oulanyah, former speaker, both from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Oulanyah polled 310 votes while Kadaga came second with 197 votes.
The primary challenge before Oulanyah will be to conduct the proceedings free from disruptions. To do so, the speaker will have to earn the trust of the members of Parliament: One way to earn the trust of MPs will be by being neutral, both in practice and perception while running the House.
Daily Monitor
Tuesday May 25 2021
President Museveni hands over instruments of power to the new Speaker of Parliament, Mr Jacob Oulanyah, at Kololo Independence grounds yesterday. PHOTO | ALEX ESAGALA
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Omoro County MP Jacob Oulanyah, who was deputy speaker of the 10th Parliament, yesterday secured a landslide win as Uganda’s next Speaker of Parliament. In a victory speech, he exhorted for unity, respect and decorum among members during legislative debate. We reproduce a slightly edited version of the speech below.
“I address you all with great humility. I thank God almighty for His grace and the gift of life that has enabled me to witness this day.