Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth has cautioned Ugandans against allowing the pursuit of wealth to compromise their values, saying money should never be a reason for wrongdoing.
Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony for newly appointed State Minister Desire Muhooza at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Monday, June 8, 2026, Oboth-Oboth stressed the importance of financial discipline and responsible wealth management.
“I love money, but money can’t make me do evil. Too much money without the capacity to manage it will make you buy things you cannot even use,” he said.
The Speaker noted that while wealth is important, it must be accompanied by wisdom and self-control. He warned that a lack of financial discipline often leads to wasteful spending and poor decision-making.
The event was held in honor of Minister Desire Muhooza, the Kiboga District Woman MP and daughter of Gen. Salim Saleh.
Oboth-Oboth’s Rise to the Speakership
A lawyer by profession and Member of Parliament for West Budama Central County, Oboth-Oboth was elected Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament in May 2026.
He secured a decisive victory with 441 votes, enjoying strong support from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), including allies of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
His closest challenger, Jinja South Division East MP Paul Mwiru, received 60 votes, while Laroo-Pece Division MP Norbert Mao garnered 15 votes.
The election was presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija during the first sitting of the 12th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni attended the session.
Oboth-Oboth was nominated by Vice President Jessica Alupo, the Woman MP for Katakwi District, and seconded by Kibale East County MP Frank Tumwebaze
