Jubilations Mark Final Day Of 12th Parliament Swearing-In: MPs Pledge to Fight Poverty and Corruption. Bbale County MP Declares Bid for Deputy Speaker
Excitement and celebration marked the final day of the swearing-in ceremony for Members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, as newly elected legislators pledged to champion service delivery, fight corruption, and address poverty ahead of Parliament’s first sitting later this month.
Jubilations filled the Parliament of Uganda and surrounding areas as the swearing-in ceremony for members of the 12th Parliament entered its final day.
Among the legislators sworn in today were Simon Nicholas Owino, Member of Parliament for Tororo North; Lorand Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Bufumbira East; Justine Namere, Woman Member of Parliament for Masaka City; and Charles Tebandeke, Member of Parliament for Bbale County.
Speaking shortly after taking oath, Tororo North MP Simon Nicholas Owino described the occasion as a major milestone in his political journey, noting that it marks his first entry into Uganda’s Parliament.
Owino pledged to work closely with Yoweri Museveni in efforts aimed at fighting poverty and improving the livelihoods of people in Tororo and across the country.
He also emphasized the need for Parliament to amplify the concerns of ordinary Ugandans, saying the voices of the voiceless must be heard.
Meanwhile, Masaka City Woman MP Justine Namere said tackling corruption will be among her key priorities during her term in office.
She added that she is committed to delivering visible transformation and improved service delivery for the people of Masaka City over the next five years.
At the same event, Bbale County MP Charles Tebandeke announced his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament under the National Unity Platform ticket.
The swearing-in exercise officially concludes today, with Parliament expected to hold its first sitting on May 25th, during which Members of Parliament will elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
Excitement and celebration marked the final day of the swearing-in ceremony for Members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, as newly elected legislators pledged to champion service delivery, fight corruption, and address poverty ahead of Parliament’s first sitting later this month.
Jubilations filled the Parliament of Uganda and surrounding areas as the swearing-in ceremony for Members of the 12th Parliament entered its final day.
Among the legislators sworn in today were Simon Nicholas Owino, Member of Parliament for Tororo North; Lorand Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Bufumbira East; Justine Namere, Woman Member of Parliament for Masaka City; and Charles Tebandeke, Member of Parliament for Bbale County.
Speaking shortly after taking oath, Tororo North MP Simon Nicholas Owino described the occasion as a major milestone in his political journey, noting that it marks his first entry into Uganda’s Parliament.
Owino pledged to work closely with Yoweri Museveni in efforts aimed at fighting poverty and improving the livelihoods of people in Tororo and across the country.
He also emphasized the need for Parliament to amplify the concerns of ordinary Ugandans, saying the voices of the voiceless must be heard.
Meanwhile, Masaka City Woman MP Justine Namere said tackling corruption will be among her key priorities during her term in office.
She added that she is committed to delivering visible transformation and improved service delivery for the people of Masaka City over the next five years.
At the same event, Bbale County MP Charles Tebandeke announced his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament under the National Unity Platform ticket.
The swearing-in exercise officially concludes today, with Parliament expected to hold its first sitting on May 25th, during which Members of Parliament will elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
