Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.
The theme of the retreat, which has been called for by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is “Maximizing the benefits of China’s 100% Tariff-Free Market Access Offer through Development and Prosperity in Africa.”
Uganda MPs have renewed calls to reinstate the Rural Electrification Agency, citing a Shs300 billion funding gap and slow rural electricity rollout since its 2022 dissolution, sparking debate in Parliament over energy access and national infrastructure progress.