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The Right Honorable Moses Masika Wetang’ula, Speaker of the National Assembly, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC). He is slated to deliver a significant address on the role of Parliaments in mitigating the impacts of climate change to protect the environment.
Speaker Wetang’ula was warmly received by the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Hon. Opolot Fred, MP, and the Kenya High Commissioner, Ambassador Maj. Gen. George Owinow.
This year’s CSPOC is scheduled to run from January 3rd to 6th, 2024, and will be hosted by the Parliament of Uganda. The conference will address various topics, including Diverse and Inclusive Parliaments, security measures for Parliamentarians, and bilateral opportunities among Commonwealth Parliaments.
The primary focus of the conference is to uphold, promote, and encourage fairness among Speakers and presiding officers of Parliaments. Additionally, it serves as a platform to enhance knowledge and understanding of Parliamentary democracy, aiming to foster the development of Parliamentary Institutions.
Established in 1969, CSPOC operates on a two-year cycle, bringing together Speakers and Presiding Officers from the national Parliaments of independent sovereign states within the Commonwealth. Accompanying Speaker Wetang’ula are the Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Ms. Serah Kioko, and the Deputy Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Mohammed Ali.
