Daily Monitor
Sunday May 23 2021
Muhammad Nsereko, 40, is a lawyer. He is an Independent member of Parliament who has represented the Kampala Central Division constituency since 2011. PHOTOS | FILE
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Nine MPs have so far expressed interest in the office of Deputy Speaker, to replace Mr Jacob Oulanyah who vacated the seat on Wednesday and set his eyes on the Speaker position.
Members of the 11th Parliament will convene at Kololo Independence Grounds tomorrow, May 24, to elect the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
The Deputy Speaker is under the Office of the Speaker. It’s the fifth highest office in the land. The Deputy chairs the House in the absence of the Speaker or as and when called in by the Speaker.
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Wednesday February 03 2021
MPs in race: From left to right- Jacob Oboth-Oboth, Robinah Rwakoojo, David Bahati and Muhammad Nsereko are all vying for the Deputy speaker s slot. PHOTO/MONTAGE/DAVID VOSH AJUNA.
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All the six MPs are incumbents and have started courting members through text messages and phone calls.
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At least six legislators, including a minister, are quietly pushing to replace Mr Jacob Oulanyah as the Deputy Speaker in 11th Parliament.
Mr Oulanyah has publicly stated that he will contest for the Speaker position. His boss Rebecca Kadaga, who was expected to give way for Mr Oulanyah, has also expressed interest in retaining the job.