Uganda has officially commenced the 12th Parliament following the swearing-in of Members of Parliament-elect during a ceremonial exercise held at Parliament Building in Kampala.

The exercise marks the formal beginning of a new five-year legislative term following the January 2026 general elections that ushered in new and returning legislators from across the country.

Activities at Parliament started early Wednesday morning with performances by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces band as Members-elect, dignitaries, family members, political supporters, and invited guests gathered for the official ceremony.

The proceedings officially commenced after the Clerk to Parliament read the constitutional and legal provisions governing the administration of oaths to Members-elect before assumption of parliamentary office.

Legislators then proceeded to take both the Oath of Allegiance and the Parliamentary Oath as required under the Constitution of Uganda.

Among the legislators sworn in was Kabula County Member-elect Enos Asiimwe Kinywamachunda of the ruling National Resistance Movement.

Several legislators arrived accompanied by supporters, relatives, and cultural groups, creating a lively atmosphere around Parliament premises throughout the day.

Security remained tight around Parliament and surrounding roads as security agencies supervised the smooth running of the ceremony.

The swearing-in exercise is expected to continue until all Members-elect formally assume office ahead of the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the commencement of official parliamentary business.

Uganda’s 12th Parliament is expected to deliberate on major national priorities including economic growth, youth unemployment, healthcare, education, infrastructure development, governance reforms, and service delivery over the next five years.