Africa-Press – Kenya. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has been re-elected as Africa bloc representative in the Standing Committee of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)
Wetang’ula was re-elected to the Committee to serve a second term during the Africa Region Geo-Political meeting held at the sidelines of the 27th CSPOC in Kampala, Uganda.
“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 in Kampala, Uganda.
“My re-selection reflects the trust my fellow Speakers within the Commonwealth region have in my leadership and service delivery,” he said.
Africa has three representatives in the CSPOC Standing Committee hence Wetang’ula will represent Africa along with the Speaker of Ghana and the Speaker of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
The CSPOC conference brings together the Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Parliaments and Legislatures of the Commonwealth, focusing on sharing experiences and collaboration.
The CSPOC body was created in 1969 by Hon. Lucien Lamoureux, 27th Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons to focus on the role of Speakers within parliamentary institutions and CSPOC is a separate independent organization, although many of its participants are also members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
CSPOC operates on a two-year cycle, holding a conference every two years.
The next host for the 28th biennial conference was elected to be the Parliament of India in January 2026
Kenya’s Senate Speaker Amason Kingi also attended the 27th CSPOC convention held at the Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Uganda.
The convention attracted 33 Speakers and Presiding Officers from more than 25 Commonwealth Parliaments across the globe.
It among other addressed an array of issues affecting Parliaments both in plenary and committees geared towards enhancing Parliamentary Democracy.
The Conference was opened by the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni who urged Speakers to consider formulation of positive legislations that are focused on developing the continent.
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