Uganda, May 1 -- The government of Uganda led by Parliament has focused on rationalizing government agencies in recent times. The core aim is to minimise public expenditure and enhance governance efficacy.

In most of this process, parliament has used more of a political lens rather than a technical reasoning. My government should have been guided by an informed thesis like a technical survey not just a report of a Committee of Parliament.

As a result, in April, the Ugandan Parliament passed a series of Bills related to the rationalisation process. These included the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Free Zones (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Uganda Exports Promotions Board Act (Repeal) Bill 2024, the Uganda Wildlife Conserv...