Oboth added that to ensure the process is completely fair and transparent, the leadership requested help from the Head of Public Service, pointing out that the parliamentary service is, after all, a public institution that must answer to high standards.

In a speech read on his behalf, Oboth said completing the church required collective effort, urging Christians to contribute according to their financial abilities. He donated UGX 20 million towards the project.

The report further indicated that 241,230 out of 302,800 registered public officers declared their income, assets and liabilities during the April 2026 declaration period, representing an 80% compliance rate.

‎"Very many people have been arraigned in court on corruption charges but all these are pawns and just being used to be sacrificed. The main people to be charged and sent behind bars are Anita Annet Among, the former speaker and the Hon. Adolf Mwesige, the clerk to parliament who also happens to be the accounting officer at parliament and no single coin can be released without his knowledge. These two are the main culprits and we will all be happy if charged in court and then remanded for the massive corruption we have seen at parliament,” Olanya said.

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“The agreement we have is fundamental. We have been faithful to our part of the agreement. That is the reason why the president invited me to try first,” Mao said.

Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.

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