UPDF Elects 10 Military MPs for Uganda's 12th Parliament
The Story
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) elected ten military representatives to serve in the 12th Parliament. The election was conducted on Wednesday by the UPDF's Defence Forces Council electoral college. The representatives are to serve for the 2026–2031 parliamentary term. UPDF spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi stated the election was conducted in line with the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and the Parliamentary […].
Perspective
UPDF spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi provided the perspective on the election. He stated that the process was conducted in line with the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and the Parliamentary […]. This frames the election as a procedure following established legal requirements.
Why This Matters
This matters because ten representatives from the military were elected to serve in the national parliament for a five-year term. They are to participate in the legislative process for the 12th Parliament of Uganda.
What's Next
The ten elected military representatives are to serve in the 12th Parliament for the 2026–2031 term.