Kampala, Uganda – May 14, 2025
After a seven-month wait, Nyendo-Mukungwe MP and former Leader of the Opposition Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has been granted leave by Parliament to introduce a Private Member’s Bill—The Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The Bill seeks to introduce critical amendments to Uganda’s political framework, specifically clarifying provisions on the formation of coalitions and mergers between political parties and organisations. Mpuuga says the reforms are long overdue and are aimed at strengthening multiparty democracy through clear, legally enforceable guidelines.
“Seven months since I sought Leave of Parliament to introduce a series of Bills to amend various political, governance, and electoral laws, Parliament has finally granted me leave to move the Political Parties and Organisations Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025,” Mpuuga stated.
In a subtle swipe at a parallel legislative effort, Mpuuga distanced his proposal from that of Napak Woman MP, Hon. Faith Nakut, who has reportedly also expressed interest in amending the same law.
“My Bill is different from the one of Hon. Faith Nakut, whose intentions are suspicious,” Mpuuga added, hinting at possible political maneuvering behind her proposal.
Parliament, through its official communication channels, confirmed the development, noting: “Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has been granted leave of the House to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled The Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025.”
As Uganda heads toward future elections, the move has stirred political debate over the integrity and direction of proposed reforms to the country’s multiparty system.
