Uganda
Speaker of Parliament
How the office holder is chosen
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected by members of Parliament from among their number. The Chief Justice, or a judge designated by the Chief Justice, presides over the election of the Speaker.2
Term
IPU Parline lists the Speaker's term as 5 years. Under Article 82, removal of the Speaker requires a resolution supported by not less than two thirds of all members of Parliament.1,2
Recent holders
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga3 | 19 May 2011 | 23 May 2021 |
| Jacob L. Oulanyah3 | 24 May 2021 | 24 March 2022 |
| Anita Annet Among3 | 25 March 2022 | 24 May 2026 |
| Jacob Marksons Oboth3,1 | 25 May 2026 | Present |
Notable facts
- Under Article 89 of the Constitution, the person presiding in Parliament has neither an original nor a casting vote, and a motion on a tied vote fails.2
Sources
- Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU Parline: Uganda, Parliament
- Constitute Project, Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 (rev. 2017) (Constitute Project)
- Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU Parline historical data for Speaker: Uganda, Parliament (28 October 2026)