Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe Takes Up Key Parliamentary Commissioner Position
Nambeshe was elected alongside Hon. Faith Nakut (Napak District), Hon. Suzan Abeja (Otuke District), and Hon. Jesca Ababiku (Adjumani District) in accordance with Section 2(4) of the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament.
KAMPALA – Manjiya County Member of Parliament, Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe, has been elected as one of the four backbench Parliamentary Commissioners, marking a significant milestone in his parliamentary career and strengthening opposition representation within the leadership of Parliament.
Nambeshe was elected alongside Hon. Faith Nakut (Napak District), Hon. Suzan Abeja (Otuke District), and Hon. Jesca Ababiku (Adjumani District) in accordance with Section 2(4) of the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament.
The election fills the positions reserved for backbench Members of Parliament on the Parliamentary Commission, the body charged with the administration and management of Parliament.
As a Parliamentary Commissioner, Nambeshe now joins the institution's top administrative leadership, where he will participate in decisions relating to Parliament's governance, strategic direction, welfare of Members and staff, budgeting, institutional development, and oversight of the Parliamentary Service.
His election is widely viewed as recognition of his experience, consistency, and outspoken role in Uganda's legislative processes. Having served as the MP for Manjiya County, Nambeshe has established himself as one of the country's prominent opposition legislators, frequently contributing to debates on governance, accountability, constitutionalism, and public policy.
The Parliamentary Commission plays a central role in ensuring the effective functioning of Parliament. It oversees the administration of the institution, recommends policies relating to parliamentary operations, supervises the Parliamentary Service, and ensures that Members of Parliament have the necessary support to execute their constitutional responsibilities.
Nambeshe's elevation to the Commission also provides the opposition with a stronger voice in the administrative leadership of Parliament, where decisions affecting the institution are made through consultation among commissioners representing different political interests.
The election of the four commissioners reflects Parliament's commitment to maintaining inclusive leadership by incorporating representatives from the backbench into the Commission alongside other statutory members.
The newly elected commissioners are:
Hon. Faith Nakut – Napak District Woman MP
Hon. Suzan Abeja – Otuke District Woman MP
Hon. Jesca Ababiku – Adjumani District Woman MP Hon.
Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe – MP for Manjiya County
Their election comes at a time when Parliament continues to implement its legislative agenda while strengthening institutional governance and improving service delivery within the Parliamentary Service.
For Nambeshe, assuming the office of Parliamentary Commissioner represents both a personal achievement and a significant responsibility. The role requires balancing the administrative interests of Parliament with the expectations of constituents and the broader public, while safeguarding the independence, integrity, and effectiveness of Uganda's legislature.
As he takes up his new responsibilities, stakeholders will be keen to see how his experience as a legislator and his commitment to oversight and accountability contribute to the work of the Parliamentary Commission and the continued strengthening of Parliament as a key democratic institution.
