09/October 2025
Your Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,
I write as a committed cadre of our party and a loyal supporter of your leadership for 2026–2031.
With deep respect for the revolution and a firm belief in its future, I humbly propose three strategic initiatives for your consideration that will strengthen governance, restore public confidence, and secure long‑term national prosperity.
Rationalise parliamentary representation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Uganda currently supports a large number of constituencies and Members of Parliament. This expansion has increased recurrent expenditure and, in some cases, diluted the quality of representation.
Uganda currently has 557 Members of Parliament. At approximately Shs 30,000,000 per MP per month, the monthly cost for all MPs is Shs 16,710,000,000, equivalent to an annual outlay of Shs 200,520,000,000.
If representation were limited to one MP per district (171 districts), the monthly cost would fall to Shs 5,130,000,000 and the annual bill to Shs 61,560,000,000—freeing approximately Shs 138,960,000,000 each year.
Redirecting even a portion of those savings toward education and health could have a transformative impact: increased teacher recruitment and training, improved school infrastructure and learning materials, expanded primary healthcare services, better-equipped clinics, and wider access to essential medicines.
A more streamlined legislature could therefore not only reduce recurrent expenditure but also create substantial fiscal space to address urgent social priorities across the country.
Other expected benefits include a stronger, more accountable constituency representation and clearer lines of responsibility between MPs and local governments; simplified governance structures that improve coordination, reduce duplication, and raise the capacity of public institutions.
I propose you lead a constitutional or legislative reform—by bill or, where appropriate, referendum—to limit representation to one Member of Parliament per district.
Rebuild the education system by investing in teachers as the nation’s foundation
A nation without a strong education system is a tree without roots. Teachers are the foundation of that system.
With savings from rationalizing parliamentary representation, I urge a focused investment program to elevate the teaching profession and rebuild our schools.
Key actions could include:
– Substantially increasing teacher remuneration and professional incentives to attract and retain the best talent—creating a pay and status structure that reflects teaching as a premier public vocation;
– Targeted investment in teacher training, continuous professional development, and merit‑based career progression;
– Rehabilitation and equipping of schools, prioritizing rural and underserved areas, and strengthening learning outcomes through curriculum and assessment reforms.
If you prioritize three legacy projects in your final term—parliamentary rationalization, teacher professionalization and pay reform, and a nationwide school rehabilitation program—you will transform the revolution’s social foundation and secure a lasting legacy for the nation.
Establish an independent National Reconciliation Commission
To heal divisions and unite Ugandans behind a renewed national project, I propose creating a non‑partisan National Reconciliation Commission composed of respected leaders from political, religious, cultural, and civic sectors.
The commission’s mandate would include:
– Facilitating inclusive, constructive dialogue among parties, communities, and stakeholders;
– Investigating sources of social and political friction and recommending practical, evidence‑based remedies;
– Promoting national cohesion through outreach, restorative initiatives, and concrete proposals for inclusive governance and development.
An independent, high‑integrity commission would strengthen trust in institutions, reduce polarization, and enable a stable environment for development.
Conclusion
Your leadership in these three initiatives—parliamentary rationalization, bold investment in teachers and schooling, and an independent reconciliation commission—would demonstrate a commitment to prudent governance, fiscal responsibility, and national unity.
These measures will free resources for essential services, renew the social foundations of the nation, and draw Ugandans together behind a forward‑looking development agenda. I respectfully urge Your Excellency to consider these proposals as priorities for the next term, so that the gains of our revolution endure for generations to come.
With deep respect and loyalty,
Barnabas Taremwa Bwaniaga
SGC
Cc MP Mbarara city north
Cc MP Mawogola North
Cc MP Nakawa- Kampala
Cc MP Ibanda municipality
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