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EAC legal memo says no EALA vacancies exist for two Ugandan members elected to 12th Parliament

International Actions Single source Uganda (national) 23 Mar 2026 Severity: 1/5

According to ChimpReports, a legal memo from the East African Community legal office dated 23 March 2026 stated that no vacancies can be declared for EALA members Denis Namara and James Kakooza until they become members of Uganda's 12th Parliament in May 2026. The memo cites Article 51(3) of the EAC Treaty and halts Uganda's process to replace the two members.

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Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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