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Toro region MPs and MP-elects endorse Anita Among for Speaker of 12th Parliament

Election Related Single source Uganda (national) 3 Mar 2026 Severity: 1/5

Kyaka Central MP Tom Bright Amooti told journalists that MPs and MP-elects from the Toro region had unanimously agreed to back incumbent Speaker Anita Annet Among for another term. According to ChimpReports, the endorsement comes as other aspirants, including Masindi Woman MP Florence Akiiki Asiimwe and Justice Minister Norbert Mao, have expressed interest in the post, and after the NRM Central Executive Committee endorsed Among and Thomas Tayebwa.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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