Uganda: Cabinet to withdraw third term bid

The government has decided to withdraw the contentious Constitution (Amendment) Bill, which is now before Parliament, Cabinet sources have said. The Cabinet has settled for splitting the omnibus bill, which is already the subject of litigation, into two, the sources said. Amendments that require approval by only Parliament, including the controversial proposal to lift presidential term limits will be in one Bill, while others requiring ratification by district councils under article 260 of the Constitution, will be in another Bill. These include the proposal for a regional tier (federo) for districts that prefer the arrangement.