Parliament has released guidelines ahead of the swearing-in of the 12th Parliament, indicating that celebrations will be tightly controlled and access strictly managed.
In January, Uganda went to the polls, and over 550 Members of Parliament were elected across the country following months of heated campaigns and intense political contestation.
On Thursday, Parliament announced a set of guidelines for the oath-taking ceremony, scheduled to run from May 13 to 15 at Parliament Building.
Among the rules, the most talked-about is the three-guest limit: each MP-elect can bring only three people to witness the occasion.
MPs with disabilities will be allowed one additional aide, a small concession aimed at ensuring inclusion while maintaining order.
Ahead of the event, the Clerk to Parliament has instructed MPs-elect to collect invitation cards, programme booklets, and biodata forms on May 4 and 5, between 9am and 5pm.
Parliament added that completed biodata forms can be returned to Room 112, First Floor, South Wing, or handed in at the registration desk on the day of the ceremony.
The strict rules are designed to prevent the usual delays, overcrowding, and logistical challenges that have marked previous transitions.
For many MPs-elect, particularly first-timers, choosing who to bring among their three guests will be a delicate decision, with some having to leave family or supporters behind.
The swearing-in marks the official start of the new parliamentary term and will see senior leaders, including the Speaker and Vice President, take their oaths.
