• Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa adopted calm, steady leadership following the late Jacob Oulanyah’s tenure.
• Parliament has seen fewer walkouts, reduced tension, and more respectful debate across political lines.
• Their unified working relationship has helped restore stability and focus on Parliament’s core role of serving Ugandans.

When Uganda’s 11th Parliament convened under Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, the mood was anything but ordinary. The House was still grappling with the loss of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, and the country was watching closely, unsure of what direction the new leadership would take.

From day one, Among and Tayebwa chose a measured path. Instead of grand gestures or sweeping announcements, they focused on something simpler but more important: steadying the institution. Their approach emphasized calm leadership, open dialogue, and restoring a sense of mutual respect among Members of Parliament.

Slowly, the difference became clear. Lawmakers from across the political divide now speak of a Parliament that feels less tense and more purposeful. Sessions that once threatened to spiral into chaos are increasingly guided by order and structure. Heated disagreements still happen—as they should in a democratic space—but they are more often resolved through debate rather than disruption.

The days of frequent walkouts and prolonged procedural standoffs appear to be fading. In their place is a growing sense of collegiality, where MPs challenge one another firmly but respectfully, without bringing parliamentary business to a standstill.

Much of this shift is credited to the working relationship between the Speaker and her deputy. Unlike in past parliaments, where leadership friction sometimes slowed proceedings, Among and Tayebwa operate as a unified team. When one is away, the other steps in smoothly, keeping the House running without drama or delay.

For many observers, that quiet coordination has made all the difference. Parliament now feels more stable, more predictable, and better focused on its core responsibility: serving the people of Uganda.