Ugandan lawmakers are gaining continental recognition following their appointment to key roles within the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), signaling the country’s growing influence in regional legislative affairs.
Among those highlighted is Patrick Nsamba Oshabe, the Member of Parliament for Kasanda North, who was appointed to serve on the African Union Commission–Pan African Parliament Ad-hoc Committee tasked with overseeing the PAP presidential elections. His role places Uganda at the center of critical governance processes within the continental body.
Nsamba is one of the five Ugandan representatives to the PAP and is actively involved in matters concerning audit and finance—one of the institution’s most critical committees responsible for oversight and accountability within African Union organs.
In a related development, Juliet Achayo Ladou has been nominated to contest for the Eastern Caucus representative position to the PAP Bureau. Achayo, who currently serves as the chairperson of the PAP Youth Caucus, is seeking to represent the East African bloc at the bureau level, a move that could further elevate Uganda’s voice in continental decision-making.
Other members of Uganda’s delegation include Okot Ogong, who serves as the leader of delegation, alongside Carol Kamusime and Abdul Katuntu.
Analysts note that these appointments and nominations reflect Uganda’s active engagement in the Pan-African legislative framework, particularly at a time when the continent is seeking stronger institutional cohesion and accountability.
The Pan-African Parliament, an organ of the African Union, plays a crucial advisory and oversight role, bringing together representatives from member states to deliberate on issues affecting the continent’s political, economic, and social development.
Uganda’s increased visibility within the institution is expected to strengthen its diplomatic standing while contributing to broader efforts aimed at enhancing governance and integration across Africa.
