By Bicholin K Musisi;

The race for the Speakership of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has intensified, with at least five individuals expressing interest in contesting for the top legislative position.

Among those expected to run is the incumbent Speaker, Anita Annet Among, who assumed office following the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.

Although she has not yet officially confirmed her bid, the Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, the party to which she belongs, confirmed that during a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting, members agreed to maintain the status quo on the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.