Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa will welcome delegates arriving for the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) starting this Sunday. The conference, scheduled from January 3 to January 6 at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, will feature an opening ceremony on January 4, presided over by President Yoweri Museveni.
Delegates are set to celebrate the New Year in Kampala, with Tayebwa and the organizing committee finalizing preparations during a meeting in Parliament. Tayebwa urged the committee to focus on an internationally significant topic, proposing a carbon-neutral conference with scheduled tree planting activities.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | December 31 |
| Location | Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala |
| Official Opening | January 4, Presided Over by President Museveni |
| Key Activities | Tree Planting, Usage of Kiira Electric Vehicles |
| Tourist Visits | Namugongo Martyrs Shrines, Makerere University, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre |
| Delegates | Representatives from 43 Countries |
| Conference Duration | January 3 to January 6 |
Delegates, including speakers, presiding officers, and accompanying persons, are anticipated to explore various attractions in Uganda, benefiting the country’s economy through increased tourism and income. Coordination Committee Chair Abdu Katuntu expressed gratitude to stakeholders, including security forces and immigration, for their contributions to the conference preparations.
