Mao: Uganda’s political culture must change
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao, has emphasised the need for a change in Uganda's political culture if the country is to conduct credible elections in 2026. Mao stressed that the issue does not lie in the laws themselves, but rather in the political practices surrounding them.
He revealed that his proposal to make electronic voting mandatory is currently under consideration by the cabinet, with the aim of preventing electoral malpractice, such as rigging, manipulation, and ballot stuffing. As part of the new proposed reforms, Mao outlined that it would become a criminal offense for a presiding officer to present contradictory data. Any officer found guilty of such actions would face a prison sentence of up to five years.