OATH DAY DRAMA! Dates Set for New MPs High-Stakes Swearing-In at Parliament
All roads are leading to Parliament of Uganda as Uganda prepares for a high-profile, tightly controlled swearing-in ceremony that will usher in a fresh crop of legislators into the 12th Parliament.
In an official notice issued by the Clerk to Parliament, newly elected Members of Parliament will take their Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Member of Parliament over three action-packed days—May 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2026—in what is expected to be a mix of pomp, pressure, and political signaling.
The ceremony will unfold in carefully planned sessions, starting early each morning and stretching into the evening, as MPs-elect line up to formally assume office and kick-start their legislative journey.
On Wednesday, May 13, the first batch of lawmakers will take center stage, with proceedings kicking off at 8:00am and running until 1:30pm, covering names from Aayoo Joyce Makamoe to Babirye Milly Babalanda. The afternoon session will then roll from 2:00pm to 6:30pm, handling MPs from Babula Noel Kataike Matilda to Kanaabi Jimmy.
The momentum continues on Thursday, May 14, beginning with Kangwagye Stephen Rwakanuma through to Lukyamuzi David Kalwanga in the morning slot, before the afternoon shift ushers in MPs from Lule Eria Erick to Nambeshe John Baptist.
By Friday, May 15, the final wave of legislators will take their oath, starting with Nambooze Teddy up to Opolot Patrick in the morning session, before closing with Opolot-Okwalinga Simon Peter through to Zawedde Victorious in the afternoon.
But behind the ceremonial smiles and handshakes lies a strictly managed operation.
Each MP-elect has been directed to pick up their invitation cards, programme booklets, and biodata forms from the Clerk’s Office on May 4th and 5th, between 9:00am and 5:00pm—an early administrative hurdle that sets the tone for the disciplined process ahead.
The biodata forms, which will feed into official parliamentary records, must be duly filled and returned either in advance to Room 112, First Floor, South Wing, or handed in at the registration desk on the day of swearing-in.
Timekeeping, officials warn, will be non-negotiable.
“Each Member-elect is requested to follow the schedule above and advised to keep time,” the notice emphasized, signaling zero tolerance for delays in what is expected to be a tightly run programme.
Security and crowd control have also been significantly tightened.
In a move likely to spark murmurs among politically charged supporters, each MP-elect will only be allowed to enter Parliament premises with a maximum of three guests—cutting down on the usual fanfare, processions, and large entourages that often accompany such occasions.
However, MPs with disabilities will be granted an additional aide, ensuring inclusivity in the historic exercise.
The swearing-in ceremony is more than just a constitutional requirement—it marks the official transfer of legislative power and sets the stage for what is expected to be a fiercely contested parliamentary term.
With fresh faces, returning political heavyweights, and a charged national mood, the 12th Parliament is already shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in recent history. Political watchers say many things are likely to take place especially in the NRM camp including succession.
Political analysts say the tone set during these three days—from attendance to body language and alliances—could offer early clues about power dynamics, leadership battles, and looming political showdowns within the House.
“This is where it all begins. The alliances, the rivalries, the silent deals—you will see them from day one,” a political observer noted.
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