Kampala, Uganda – In a strategic parliamentary reshuffle guided by the Rules of Procedure, Hon. Elias Nalukoola has officially been designated to serve on two of Uganda’s most critical parliamentary committees; the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Committee on Human Rights.
This development was confirmed during today’s plenary session further amplifying the legislator’s growing influence in policy debates shaping Uganda’s socio-environmental landscape and civil liberties.
The opposition chief whip, John Baptist Nambeshe designated Hon. Nalukoola to the two important parliamentary committee.
“I have designated Hon. Nalukoola to serve on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Committee on Human Rights,” Hon. Nambeshe notified parliament.
The announcement was received with a mixture of anticipation and optimism, given Nalukoola’s vocal stance on justice, civil rights and sustainable development.
As Uganda faces mounting challenges related to climate change, environmental degradation and increasing scrutiny over human rights records, his dual appointment places him at the crossroads of two urgent national concerns.
Hon. Nalukoola’s new role in the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources comes at a time when Uganda is wrestling with deforestation, land grabbing, water pollution and the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
The committee is tasked with overseeing legislation and government programs affecting Uganda’s rich but endangered natural environment.
On the other front, his seat on the Committee on Human Rights will see him engage more directly in oversight of government institutions, treatment of detainees, political freedoms and fundamental human rights protections.
Given his legal background and reputation for defending political detainees, many expect Nalukoola to bring a burning and unapologetically principled voice to proceedings.
A seasoned legal mind and advocate for justice, Hon. Nalukoola has gained popularity not just for his courtroom battles but also for his recent vocal critiques of political repression, arbitrary detentions and rule of law violations.
His appointment to these committees may signal a deeper push from opposition lawmakers to prioritize accountability and environmental stewardship.
Both committees hold substantial influence over national policy directions. With climate action deadlines looming and Uganda’s human rights status under increased international attention, Nalukoola’s input could help shift public discourse and possibly legislative outcomes towards transparency, justice, and sustainable development.
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