The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has informed Parliament that he has not received any instructions to draft electoral reforms in preparation for the 2026 general elections.
Kiwanuka made the revelation while responding to a query from Mathias Mpuuga, the Member of Parliament for Nyendo-Mukungwe, who sought clarification on whether the Government was working on any electoral reforms.
The Attorney General stated, “I haven’t received any instructions from the Minister of Justice to draft any reforms, but I will check.”
Mpuuga further pressed for an explanation on why his proposed electoral reforms had not been included in the parliamentary order paper, despite having submitted a notice three months ago. Addressing the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, he expressed frustration over the delay.
“You have been consistent in ensuring that Parliament sticks to its role. Now that we have taken that route, three months ago, I tabled before your office a peripheral of amendments to cause reforms of electoral matter, and we haven’t played our role as a House. May we be guided by the Attorney General on whether he has any reforms of a legislative nature leading to elections? When will mine see the order of the day?” Mpuuga questioned.
The delay in addressing electoral reforms has raised concerns among legislators and stakeholders, with calls for the Government to expedite necessary amendments to ensure a smooth and credible electoral process in 2026.
The matter remains under parliamentary scrutiny as opposition members demand accountability on the legislative agenda for electoral reform.