Do ordinary Ugandans have a seat at the table or just a front row to the show?

The recent decision to hold parliamentary sittings in four of the regions of Uganda, that kicked off today and will run until August 30, has been indicated as a significant shift towards making Parliament more accessible to the ordinary citizen. 

With this initiative, the government claims to bring the Parliament closer to the people and enhance accountability and transparency in governance. While applauding the intent behind this move, one must critically assess whether this initiative is truly inclusive or merely a superficial attempt to calm a disillusioned populace. 

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