KAMPALA. Speaker Anita Annet Among has praised the 11th Parliament for what she described as strong performance and productivity, defending its record while pledging continued service delivery to citizens under the “Kisanja No Sleep” agenda.
Anita Annet Among has described Uganda’s 11th Parliament as one of the most remarkable legislatures in the country’s history, defending its performance and highlighting its achievements since assuming office.
Speaking on Wednesday after taking oath at Parliament to serve as Bukedea District Woman MP for the next five years , Ms Among expressed gratitude to President Museveni for entrusting her with the leadership of the legislature, saying the responsibility would remain a lasting commitment.
“I want to thank the security forces for maintaining peace in this country. As you heard the motto yesterday, this is Kisanja No Sleep. We must be able to work for Wanaichi, work for humanity outside there, and concentrate on what affects the local people,” she said.
Among further defended the performance of the 11th Parliament, insisting that it had delivered significant work for the country across its legislative mandate.
“This Parliament has been a very good Parliament. We have done a lot, a lot of work. And I can tell you, it is one of the most remarkable Parliaments that we have had in the history of Parliaments,” she said.
Her remarks come at a time when the 11th Parliament has been both praised and criticised in different political circles over its legislative output, oversight role, and close working relationship with the executive. At least 176 new MPs of the 12th Parliament are set to be sworn in Wednesday and the rest will follow on Thursday and Friday .
Among was previously declared unopposed for the next Parliament after no other candidate successfully completed the nomination process.
According to the Bukedea District electoral office, the declaration was made in line with Section 31(b) of the Parliamentary Elections Act, which allows a sole nominee to be declared winner where no other candidate is duly nominated.
The returning officer confirmed that no competing candidate completed the required nomination procedures within the stipulated timeframe.
Earlier in the political season, Among also secured her position unopposed in the ruling party primaries after her challenger was disqualified by the Electoral Commission over residency requirements.
The nomination process in Bukedea was, however, contested by opposition figures, including candidates from the Forum for Democratic Change and the National Unity Platform, who alleged irregularities and administrative delays during their attempts to be nominated.
Despite those objections, the Electoral Commission maintained that Among was the only candidate who met all legal and procedural requirements, effectively clearing her path back to Parliament.
Her endorsement of the 11th Parliament adds to ongoing political debate about the legislature’s independence, effectiveness, and relationship with the executive as Uganda transitions into a new parliamentary term.