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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has confirmed his re-election as Africa’s representative in the Commonwealth Committee of Speakers and Presiding Officers.

The 27th conference of the Commonwealth Speakers which ran from January 3 to 6, was held in Kampala, Uganda, where the former Bungoma Senator was re-elected to serve for a further term.

“I am deeply honoured to have been re-elected as the Africa bloc representative in the Standing Committee of the CSPOC.

“This second term marks my unwavering commitment to the development of our continent, a commitment solidified during the Africa Region Geo-Political meeting at the sidelines of the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Kampala, Uganda.

“My re-selection reflects the trust my fellow Speakers within the Commonwealth region have in my leadership and service delivery,” Wetang’ula said in a statement on X.

After securing his place on the committee, the former Sirisia Member of Parliament pledged to prioritize matters that matter to Africa.

“Collaborating with counterparts in the committee, I pledge to dedicate my time to addressing the common challenges faced by our people, including climate change effects, legislation affecting Africa, and the pursuit of unity in the region,” the National Assembly Speaker added.

Wetang’ula was among the Speakers who addressed the delegates at the conference, and his talk centred around climate change. He also urged his colleagues to recognize the legislative power they hold and emphasize the need for our parliaments to align with the rapidly transforming world, embracing green competition for future growth and development.

The conference was opened by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The aim of the conference is to strengthen parliamentary institutions by bringing together Speakers and Presiding Officers from across the Commonwealth.

Present Speakers

Speakers and Presiding Officers who attended the conference came from many jurisdictions, which included Barbados, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Lesotho, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Samoa, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, and Zambia. Speakers also attended from South Sudan and the East African Legislative Assembly.