Why Uganda’s Parliament Is Physically Present But Completely Absent.

Veteran political commentator Imam Id Kasozi delivers a scathing assessment of Uganda’s current politics, declaring that Parliament no longer exists in any meaningful sense. In this candid interview, he argues that while the building stands and members carry the title “Honourable,” the institution has failed in its core oversight role. He cites examples of Local Government ministers acting without accountability and the government funding projects in Rwanda for seven years without MPs being allowed to inspect them. Kasozi also raises alarms about the growing influence of the military over civilian authority and draws parallels with Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, warning that “things are falling apart” and the centre cannot hold. An MP responds, defending Parliament’s work and insisting the institution is still functional. The discussion ends with a debate on whether Uganda is on the right or wrong political trajectory in its third stage of transition. Watch the full hard-hitting conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. Like, share and subscribe for more bold Ugandan political discussions. #UgandaPolitics #Parliament #IdKasozi #ThingsFallApart #NewPolitics Recommended Tags: Id Kasozi, Imam Id Kasozi, Uganda Parliament, Parliament does not exist, Uganda politics, things fall apart Uganda, political trajectory Uganda, multiparty system Uganda, military vs civilians Uganda, Local Government ministers, oversight failure, Chinua Achebe, new politics Uganda, old politics Uganda Video Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Old politics vs new politics 01:00 – “There is no day I will say I’m not involved in politics” 01:30 – Why Parliament no longer exists 02:40 – Local Government ministers acting without oversight 03:30 – Funding projects in Rwanda without inspection 04:30 – Generals giving instructions to ministers 06:00 – Things Fall Apart: The centre cannot hold 07:00 – MP defends Parliament’s role 09:00 – “You have resigned on your responsibility” 10:30 – Is the country on a wrong political trajectory? 11:40 – Closing thoughts on transition