In a move that continues to spark both debate and intrigue, the Ugandan Parliament remains one of the few in the world where uniformed officers sit alongside civilian Members of Parliament in the August House. The presence of representatives from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) — long defended as a safeguard of national stability — continues to raise critical questions about the balance between democratic governance and military influence in policy-making.
As part of our ongoing series, The 1995 Constitution at 30, Sudhir Byaruhanga investigates why the army was included in Parliament, why it continues to hold seats, and what this means for the future of civilian rule in Uganda.
