Uganda: Speaker Among - I Have Overachieved, Time to Retire in 2031

Uganda: Speaker Among - I Have Overachieved, Time to Retire in 2031

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni.

SPEAKER AMONG: I have overachieved, time to retire in 2031

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni. Speaking on Monday in Kampala during a high-profile charity event, Among contributed UGX 100 million to the “MK Run,” an initiative marking the 52nd birthday of Gen. Muhoozi Kaine…

Speaker Anita Among Breaks Silence On Presidential Ambition Rumors

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has said she does not have the desire, patience or interest to be President, reiterating that talk of her presidential ambitions is unfounded. “That is rubbish and nonsensical,” Among stated. She said she is satisfied with her current role and has no plans to pursue higher office. The Speaker made the remarks during the handover of a UGX 100 million contribution through purchase of kits in support of the Ge…