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Kabasharira said that the current number of MPs is excessive for the country
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Naome Kabasharira, the Member of Parliament for Rushenyi County, has renewed her call for a reduction in the size of Uganda’s Parliament, arguing that the current number of MPs is excessive for the country. She urged her colleagues to support her proposal, emphasizing that the move would only affect future Parliaments and not the current legislators.
Kabasharira expressed frustration over delays by the Attorney General, Kiwanuka Kiryowa, in responding to her petition, which she submitted over a year ago.
“Last year, I brought a motion to your office, and you willingly received it. I was given a letter from your office indicating that it was sent to the Attorney General for guidance. How long does the Attorney General take to reply to such a small matter? He is the only one we can rely on,” Kabasharira remarked.
She reiterated the need for action on her motion, stating, “Downsizing will not affect you people; it will be those who are coming. You will not be affected. We need to downsize. We are too many for the country.”
The 11th Parliament (2021–2026) has a total of 557 seats, including 353 representatives elected using first-past-the-post voting in single winner constituencies.
Kabasharira’s proposal adds to ongoing debates about the structure and size of Uganda’s Parliament, which has seen steady growth in membership over the years. If implemented, her motion could spark significant changes in the country’s legislative system and its future representation.
The Attorney General is yet to comment on the matter or provide guidance on the petition.
Torch Media Africa
