Frank Tumwebaze the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, has stirred debate by calling for the downsizing of Uganda’s Parliament. Tumwebaze's statement follows the government's recent initiative to streamline agencies by merging them with their parent ministries to boost efficiency.
“If you can rationalise agencies, tomorrow, let the next thing be downsizing Parliament. I will stand on that,” Tumwebaze declared.
The government’s rationalisation of agencies, aimed at cutting costs and improving service delivery, has been a key topic of public debate.
Tumwebaze’s call suggests that the minister believes Parliament, like other government institutions, could benefit from similar reforms.
Though Tumwebaze did not provide specific details on how he envisions the downsizing, his stance reflects growing concern about government spending and efficiency. Uganda’s Parliament currently has over 500 members, with critics often pointing to its size as a burden on public resources.
The minister’s remarks are expected to add momentum to ongoing discussions about the structure and effectiveness of the country’s governance systems.
