BY: EDITOR

The swearing-in of Members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament continued on Thursday at Parliament House in Kampala, with dozens of legislators taking oath amid a colorful and highly ceremonial atmosphere.

The second day of the exercise began shortly after 8:00am with prayers, the national anthem, and the reading of the presidential proclamation by the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige. Despite a light morning drizzle, proceedings continued uninterrupted as newly elected Members of Parliament arrived accompanied by family members, supporters, and political aides.

Among the notable leaders sworn in on Day Two former state minister for northern Uganda and Ora county mp,Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny,  Minister of Agriculture and Kibale East County MP-elect Frank Tumwebaze, who was the first legislator to take oath during the session. Other MPs sworn in included Laura Kanushu, the representative for Persons with Disabilities, alongside several constituency representatives from across the country.

The ceremony was characterized by cultural performances and traditional drumming that entertained guests between oath-taking sessions, creating a celebratory atmosphere around Parliament precincts.

By the morning break, at least 86 legislators had taken the oath, raising the total number of sworn-in MPs since the start of the exercise to more than 270.

The swearing-in process involves Members taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Member of Parliament before signing the official oath register. Legislators also undergo official photography and biometric registration before receiving copies of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure.

Security remained tight around Parliamentary Avenue and nearby roads as the country continued ushering in the new Parliament, which is expected to begin formal business after the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

The three-day exercise marks the official commencement of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, setting the stage for a new legislative term expected to tackle key national issues including economic recovery, service delivery, and governance reforms.