The Independent Parliamentary aspirant Abraham Luzzi has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda, pledging to amend the Public Service Act within his first 100 days in Parliament to introduce performance-based contracts for all government workers.
Luzzi made the remarks during a heated live debate on NBS TV, where candidates outlined their priorities ahead of the 2026 General Election.
He argued that Uganda’s public service, the engine that drives government programmes, has been crippled by inefficiency, laxity, and a lack of accountability.
“In my first 100 days of Parliament, we should amend the Public Service Act and put contracts where renewal is based on performance,” Luzzi said.
He insisted that Uganda cannot achieve meaningful development unless public servants are assessed and retained based on results rather than mere tenure.
Luzzi noted that key sectors such as health, education, and local government continue to suffer due to weak internal systems, absenteeism, and slow service delivery.
He said performance contracts would motivate competent officers while pushing out non-performers who have long frustrated citizens.
The proposal sparked discussion among viewers and fellow aspirants, with some praising Luzzi for targeting a structural problem that many politicians avoid addressing.
Others questioned whether Parliament would support such sweeping reforms in a system where patronage networks remain entrenched.
Positioning himself as an institutional reformer, Luzzi said Uganda’s progress depends on rebuilding the efficiency and credibility of its public service.
“If government offices work effectively, everything else from healthcare to infrastructure will fall into place,” he added.
The Kampala debate is one of several platforms where candidates are defending their agenda as the 2026 race intensifies.
