MP Sarah Babirye Kityo withdraws from race for Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament

Election Related Single source Uganda (national) May 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

Bukoto East MP Sarah Babirye Kityo announced she was withdrawing from the contest for Deputy Speaker after consultations within the NRM, and said she would back Thomas Tayebwa. ChimpReports reports that her withdrawal followed an endorsement of Tayebwa by CDF and PLU chairman Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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ChimpReports 19 May 2026

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