Written question asked by Jas Athwal (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Uganda: Elections

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Ugandan counterpart on safeguarding democracy and ensuring free and fair elections in that country.

Answer: The UK works with the Government of Uganda on a range of shared interests including trade, development, refugees, and regional security. Former Minister for Africa, Baroness Chapman, raised rule of law and media freedom with the President during her visit to Uganda in July 2026. The UK regularly raises concerns about issues related to restrictions on political space and on the opposition and their supporters. The UK engaged across the political spectrum to advocate for peaceful and credible January 2026 elections and will continue to do so, including through our High Commission in Kampala.

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