17/05/2026
POLITICAL STATUS IN UGANDA TODAY. .
The president heads cabinet, an arm of government after Swearing in. He is the only Confirmed member of the 2026-2031 cabinet as of present, with powers to appoint new members.
The Judiciary, a second arm of government is intact. Led by the Chief Justice and without subject to elections, the whole arm is operational.
The Legislature.. Heavens know who is becoming the next speaker, after the former speaker being subjected to scrutiny.. All Members of the 12th Parliament have sofar been sworn in and await to begin business. They're a flock without a shepherd right now, rendering them vulnerable to any predators...
So, who controls the country now???
Minister Baryomunsi, cabinet minister for Information, communications and national guidance recently said the president had allowed all outgoing ministers to stay in office until redeployment..
We are However witnessing a shift in power, where the army is in control of a number of activities, matters security and implicitly politics.
We have been told the endorsements of the Chief of defense Forces, who doubles as Chairman Patriotic League of Uganda will have space at the dining table of power..
Starting with the Speakership race where members Of NRM have been advised to consider Hon. Oboth Oboth for the post...
The rest of the world is governed by Tweets on X... Kabanda and Tabz running the show!!!