Electoral Reform Plans Missing in Uganda.
Uganda's top legal officer said this week that the country has no plans to prepare for election changes before 2026.
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka told Parliament he lacks instructions to draft any reforms. His statement came after MP Mathias Mpuuga asked about the government's election plans.
"I haven't received any instructions from the Minister of Justice to draft any reforms, but I will check," Kiwanuka said.
Mpuuga expressed concern about the delays. He noted that his reform ideas, sent three months ago to the Deputy Speaker, remain off Parliament's agenda.
"When will mine see the order of the day?" Mpuuga asked during the session.
The government's lack of action raises questions about its interest in improving election rules. Political watchers say time runs short for changes before the 2026 vote.
These debates matter because reforms could affect how Uganda runs its next national elections. Many citizens hope for a more open and fair voting process.
Uganda's top legal officer said this week that the country has no plans to prepare for election changes before 2026.
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka told Parliament he lacks instructions to draft any reforms. His statement came after MP Mathias Mpuuga asked about the government's election plans.
"I haven't received any instructions from the Minister of Justice to draft any reforms, but I will check," Kiwanuka said.
Mpuuga expressed concern about the delays. He noted that his reform ideas, sent three months ago to the Deputy Speaker, remain off Parliament's agenda.
"When will mine see the order of the day?" Mpuuga asked during the session.
The government's lack of action raises questions about its interest in improving election rules. Political watchers say time runs short for changes before the 2026 vote.
These debates matter because reforms could affect how Uganda runs its next national elections. Many citizens hope for a more open and fair voting process.
