The outcry is based on the controversy surrounding the impeachment of Erias Lukwago from the Lord Mayors seat, a result of which he has remained out of office over the last one year. Lukwago was thrown out of office by a section of Councilors who accused him of incompetence and abuse of Office among others. The matters are now before c
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has said that the House will decide who between him and Parliament Speaker Rebecca Kadaga will chair next year's debate on electoral reforms after Opposition questioned his impartiality.
The names of candidates for election to the office of Speaker are entered upon nomination papers obtained from and handed to the Clerk at least forty-eight hours before the time appointed at which the House is to meet to elect a Speaker and are accompanied in each case by the signatures of two Members who support the candidate and a declaration by them that the candidate is willing to serve.