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Among reportedly garnered 168 votes against her closest rival Thomas Tayebwa who got 149 of the total votes cast.

Kadaga told journalists at a Hotel Africana Press Conference that while her NRM Party has decided to field her former Deputy, Jacob Oulanyah for the position, she will also exercise her right to run as an Independent candidate when Parliament meets tomorrow to elect Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

"We are very happy that Oulanyah has got the backing of CEC," Amongi added, " It is very sad that we had to achieve this through sacrificing a woman."

The launch of IGEN-EA comes at the time when climate-focused investment options are gaining popularity globally.

Oulanyah was reportedly a favourite candidate from Saturday evening when CEC adjourned to today. However, some members requested that the decision be made Sunday, and following lengthy deliberations this morning, a majority of CEC members backed Oulannyah over Kadaga for the job.

NRM Secretary General Justine Kasule Lumumba said in a letter last evening, that President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the National Chairman of the NRM party, has directed her to invite all NRM leaning independent MPs for the meeting.