Uganda: Speaker Among Urges MPs to Boost Efficiency Amidst Busy Electoral Calendar

2 October 2024
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Sam Ibanda Mugabi

With the electoral calendar heating up, MPs will spend more time in their constituencies, potentially affecting parliamentary business.

As Uganda's 2026 general elections draw near, Speaker Anita Among has called on MPs to enhance their efficiency in carrying out legislative duties.

With the electoral calendar heating up, MPs will spend more time in their constituencies, potentially affecting parliamentary business.

"The first meeting of the fourth session is soon coming to an end, and as the electoral road gets busier, we have to improve on our efficiency and effectiveness," Speaker Among emphasized.

She cautioned that MPs' absence from Parliament would increase as electoral demands grow. "Time is going to come when almost nobody is here," she noted.

Among urged MPs to strike a balance between their parliamentary roles and electoral responsibilities. "Let's prioritize our work, focus on key legislation, and minimize delays," she advised.

The Speaker's call to action aims to ensure Parliament's productivity remains high despite the electoral distractions. "With Uganda's electoral commission already gearing up for the 2026 polls, MPs must adapt to the changing landscape". Among concluded

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