Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Muwada Nkunyingi has welcomed the appointment of Dr Edward Sengonzi Damulira as the new Clerk to Parliament, urging him to uphold accountability, transparency and prudent management of public resources.
Nkunyingi called on the newly appointed Clerk to strictly observe the rule of law, the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation to ensure that Parliament remains accountable to the people of Uganda.
The legislator, who serves on Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), said the committee would continue holding all institutions under its oversight accountable, including the Parliamentary Commission.
He emphasised that the Parliamentary Commission, like other public institutions, must operate within the legal framework governing the management and utilisation of public funds.
Nkunyingi also congratulated the outgoing Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, for his service to Parliament and the country, while cautioning that his departure from office does not exempt him from accountability for decisions made during his tenure.
He cited Article 164(2) of the Constitution of Uganda, which provides for accountability by public officers responsible for public funds, stressing that individuals who have left office can still be required to account for their management of public resources.
Mwesige served as Clerk to Parliament from August 2021 until November 8, 2026, when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced changes involving Permanent Secretaries and other senior public officers serving in Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Dr Damulira now takes over the parliamentary administrative office at a time when issues of public financial accountability, institutional oversight and transparency remain central to Parliament’s responsibilities.
Nkunyingi’s remarks signal the continued expectation that the Parliamentary Commission and its leadership will remain subject to scrutiny in the management of public resources.
By Francis Lubega
11th Nov 2026
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