In a significant reshuffle, the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, announced the designation of new leaders and members to the sectoral committees of Parliament in accordance with rules 187 and 188 of the Rules of Procedure.
This move, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and oversight capabilities of the committees, was presented during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa.
Key among the designations is the leadership of the Health; Tourism, Trade and Industry; Legal and Parliamentary Affairs; and ICT and National Guidance committees.
The composition of the 15 sectoral committees, which are departmentally related, is determined at the start of each new session which lasts a year.
For the Committee on East African Community Affairs, Hon. James Nsaba Butuuro (Bufumbira County East) was designated as the chairperson, bringing extensive experience and expertise to the role.
Supporting him as deputy chairperson is Hon. Shartsi Musherure (Mawogola North County).
On the Committee of Education and Sports, Hon. James Kubeketerya (Bunya County East) and Molly Asiimwe (Rwampara District Woman Representative) as chairperson and deputy chairperson Respectively.
Hon. Agnes Kunihira (Workers Representative) was designated the Chairperson of the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development, and Hon. Laura Kanushu (Representative of Persons with Disability) as her deputy.
On the Committee of Health, Dr Joseph Ruyonga (Hoima West Division) has been designated as chairperson.
On the Committee of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Tonny Ayoo (Kwania County) and Hon. Iddi Isabirye (Bunya County South) were designated as chairperson and deputy chairperson respectively.
To the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Stephen Mugabi Baka (Bukooli County North) was appointed chairperson, while the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will see Hon. Herbert Edmund Ariko (Soroti East Division) as chairperson.
On the Committee on Presidential Affairs, Hon. Alex Byarugaba (Isingiro County South) and Hon. Flora Natumanya (Kibuube District Woman Representative) have been appointed chairperson and deputy respectively.
On the Committee on Public Service and Local Government, Hon. Pius Wakabi (Bugahya County) will serve as the deputy chairperson.
The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry will be chaired by Hon. Sylvia Nayebale (Gomba District Woman Representative).
Meanwhile several former long-serving chairpersons and deputy chairpersons were also designated to different committees.
Full list of the Sectoral Committee leadership
1. Committee: Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Chairperson: Hon. Linda Agnes Auma
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Hope Grania Nakazibwe
2. Committee: Defence and Internal Affairs
Chairperson: Hon. Wilson Kajwengye
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Linos Ngompek
3. Committee: East African Community Affairs
Chairperson: Hon. James Nsaba Butuuro
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Shartsi Musherure
4. Committee: Education and Sports
Chairperson: Hon. James Kubeketerya
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Molly Asiimwe
5. Committee: Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Chairperson: Hon. Amos Kankunda
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Moses Aleper
6. Committee: Foreign Affairs
Chairperson: Hon. Catherine Lamwaka
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Fred Opolot
7. Committee: Gender, Labour and Social Development
Chairperson: Hon. Agnes Kunihira
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Laura Kanushu
8. Committee: Health
Chairperson: Dr Joseph Ruyonga
Deputy Chairperson: Dr Samuel Opio Acuti
9. Committee: Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance
Chairperson: Hon. Tonny Ayoo
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Iddi Isabirye
10. Committee: Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
Chairperson: Hon. Stephen Mugabi Baka
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. John Teira
11. Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Chairperson: Hon. Herbert Edmund Ariko
Deputy Chairperson: Geofrey Feta
12. Committee: Physical Infrastructure
Chairperson: Hon. Dan Kimosho Atwijukire
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Tonny Awany
13. Committee: Presidential Affairs
Chairperson: Hon. Alex Byarugaba
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Flora Natumanya
14. Committee: Public Service and Local Government
Chairperson: Hon. Martin Mapenduzi Ojara
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Pius Wakabi
15. Committee: Tourism, Trade and Industry
Chairperson: Hon. Sylvia Nayebale
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Boniface Henry Okot
List of additional members designated
Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development
1. Hon. Charles Ayume
2. Hon. Jane Pacuto Avur
3. Hon. Keefa Kiwanuka
4. Hon. David Ochwa
5. Hon. Janepher Mbabazi
Committee on Education and Sports
1. Hon. Janet Okori-Moe
2. Hon. John Twesigye
Committee on Presidential Affairs
1. Hon. Jennifer Muhweesi
2. Hon. Jessica Ababiku
Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
1. Hon. Peter Lokii
2. Hon. Noeline Kisembo
3. Hon. Sarah Najjuma
Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
1. Hon. Gideon Mujungu
2. Hon. Robina Rwakoojo
3. Hon. Emmanuel Otaala
Committee on East African Community Affairs
1. Hon. Godfrey Onzima
2. Hon. Flavia Kabahenda
Committee on Environment Natural Resources
1. Hon. Mwine Mpaka
2. Hon. Nathan Nabeta
3. Hon. Aggrey Bagiire
4. Hon. Norah Bigirwa
5. Hon. Christine Apolot
Committee on Public Service and Local Government
1. Hon. Isaac Modoi
2. Hon. Abdi Chemaswet
Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry
1. Hon. Agnes Kirabo
