Oboth-Oboth’s Tororo kins celebrate his election as Speaker

Streets across Tororo district came alive with drumming, thanksgiving prayers, and impromptu gatherings after Jacob Oboth Oboth was elected Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament. For many here, the moment felt personal.

Villages and towns marked the news with rallies in sub-counties and urban councils, with local leaders calling it a historic step for Bukedi’s growing national influence.

“We thank the President and the entire Parliament for entrusting Oboth Oboth with the position. I’m confident that he will steer the house well based on the vast experience he has attained,”…