Napak district woman Member of Parliament, Faith Nakut, has etched her name in the annals of Ugandan parliamentary history by becoming the first legislator from the Karamoja sub-region to secure a seat on the Parliamentary Commission as a backbench commissioner.
Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the region since the establishment of Uganda’s Parliament over 106 years ago.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Parliament completed the constitution of its committees and the designation of Members of Parliament to various parliamentary and international bodies, laying the groundwork for the 12th Parliament to commence its legislative oversight and representative functions.
The appointments and elections were conducted during a House sitting chaired by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.
The House also elected four Backbench Commissioners who will serve on the Parliamentary Commission—the body responsible for the administration and strategic direction of Parliament.
Established under the Constitution and the Administration of Parliament Act, the Commission serves as the governing body for the institution’s management. Political parties represented in Parliament nominate their respective backbench commissioners, who are subsequently elected by the House.
Speaking to journalists in Kampala on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, MP Faith Nakut expressed her gratitude to her fellow legislators for the trust and confidence reposed in her.
She thanked all Members of Parliament and the NRM party who made her become a commissioner capable of collaborative work during the 12th Parliament, including the Central Executive Committee (CEC), which also recommended her for the position.
In accordance with Section 2(4) of the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure, the following Members were successfully elected as backbench parliamentary commissioners:
Faith Nakut (Napak district), Susan Abeja (Otuke district), Jesca Ababiku (Adjumani district), and John Baptist Nambeshe (Manjiya County).
These four now constitute the backbench representation on the parliamentary commission.
MP Nakut further emphasised that the recent induction was intended to equip both first-time and returning legislators with the knowledge needed to effectively execute their legislative, budgetary, and oversight roles.
She added that the legislation Parliament passes and the confidence it restores among Ugandans remain central to their collective mission.
Reflecting on her tenure, Nakut expressed humility and a strong sense of duty. “With profound humility and a deep sense of duty, I present my account of a shared journey with my constituents over the past five years,” she said, emphasising that her leadership is anchored in transparency, accountability, and effective representation.
Once committees scrutinise government policies, examining legislation, and conducting oversight of ministries, departments, and agencies.
During the 11th Parliament, Faith Nakut held several key positions due to her commitment and dedication. These included serving as NRM parliamentary caucus treasurer, leadership of the Uganda delegation to the African Parliamentary Union.
She was the chairperson of the parliamentary forum on menstrual health and hygiene, chairperson of the select parliamentary committee that investigated the management and governance of Posta Uganda, and membership on the oversight board for the office of the auditor general.
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