Politics 24 April 2026
Uganda's Parliament Strategic Plan 2025-2030 reveals poor committee performance in the 11th Parliament, with average attendance of just 15 MPs per sitting and insufficient time for thorough scrutiny of bills and reports. Factors like absenteeism, limited resources, party conflicts, and low public input hindered effective oversight. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/how-committees-posted-low-ratings-in-11th-parliament-5435508
security 24 April 2026
Uganda's promised firearm fingerprinting system, aimed at tracking guns used in crimes, has made little progress despite government pledges, sparking renewed debate after the killing of journalist Joe Nam. Experts highlight issues like fragmented databases, illicit arms, and lack of political will as key barriers to effective implementation. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/arrested-development-as-gun-fingerprinting-exercise-stalls-5435460
Politics 24 April 2026
During the 1996 presidential election campaign, President Museveni first publicly addressed succession by promising to name a capable successor within five years while criticizing rival Kibirige Mayanja. Meanwhile, around 760 NRA veterans in Bundibugyo threatened to withhold their votes from him over unfulfilled promises and backed opposition candidate Paul Ssemogerere. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/museveni-promises-to-name-successor-as-nra-veterans-back-ssemo-5435578
Politics 24 April 2026
Enoch Barata, NRM Director of Legal Services, clarifies that the Protection of Sovereignty Bill aims to shield Uganda from negative foreign influence while promoting transparency for foreign agents, dismissing fears it curbs free speech or civil society funding. He urges critics to refine the draft rather than misrepresent its intent. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/-gross-misrepresentation-of-sovereignty-bill-not-helpful--5435496