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CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba endorses Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament

Election Related Verified Uganda (national) 19 May 2026 Severity: 1/5

ChimpReports reports that Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said on X on Tuesday morning that PLU MPs and MPs leaning towards PLU would back Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker. He said the decision followed guidance from President Museveni.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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