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Omoro District Woman MP Catherine Lamwaka has officially declared her bid for the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, saying her candidacy seeks to “resurrect the lost hope” among the people of Omoro District and Uganda at large, as she pledges to work alongside the incoming Speaker to strengthen parliamentary leadership.
📸: Catherine Lamwaka , Image Courtesy of Daily Monitor UG.
Lamwaka told the Daily Monitor that her ambition is anchored in service delivery and continuity of leadership inspired by the legacy of the late former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, under whom she says Northern Uganda’s political voice gained renewed visibility.
Her bid comes at a time when political alignments within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and allied blocs are taking shape ahead of the 2026–2031 parliamentary leadership elections.
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General, David Kabanda, recently indicated that the group’s preferred candidate for Speaker is Budama West Central MP and Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Mr Marksons Oboth-Oboth, although he did not disclose any formal position regarding the Deputy Speaker race.
Lamwaka, a former Resident District Commissioner (RDC) before joining elective politics as an MP, now joins a growing field of contenders within the NRM.
Other party members in the race include outgoing State Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Lilian Aber, Health Minister and Lira City Woman MP Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, and Gomba West MP Robinah Rwakoojo.
Mbale City Woman MP Lydia Wanyoto has also openly expressed interest in the position, further intensifying competition for one of Parliament’s top leadership offices as consultations continue within party structures.
📸: Catherine Lamwaka , Image Courtesy of Daily Monitor UG.
Lamwaka told the Daily Monitor that her ambition is anchored in service delivery and continuity of leadership inspired by the legacy of the late former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, under whom she says Northern Uganda’s political voice gained renewed visibility.
Her bid comes at a time when political alignments within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and allied blocs are taking shape ahead of the 2026–2031 parliamentary leadership elections.
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General, David Kabanda, recently indicated that the group’s preferred candidate for Speaker is Budama West Central MP and Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Mr Marksons Oboth-Oboth, although he did not disclose any formal position regarding the Deputy Speaker race.
Lamwaka, a former Resident District Commissioner (RDC) before joining elective politics as an MP, now joins a growing field of contenders within the NRM.
Other party members in the race include outgoing State Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Lilian Aber, Health Minister and Lira City Woman MP Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, and Gomba West MP Robinah Rwakoojo.
Mbale City Woman MP Lydia Wanyoto has also openly expressed interest in the position, further intensifying competition for one of Parliament’s top leadership offices as consultations continue within party structures.