Uganda, May 14 -- Yesterday marked the beginning of the swearing-in process for the newly elected members of the 12th Parliament. This event will unfold over the next three days, wrapping up on May 15. This requirement is enshrined in Article 81(4) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda which states that every person elected to Parliament "shall take and subscribe the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Member of Parliament specified in the Fourth Schedule" before sitting or voting in the House. However, the oath taking practice extends far beyond parliament, as several public officials including the president, vice president, ministers, and judges are required to take oath before assuming office. Even witnesses in court swear by holding a rel...