Communication and Public Affairs
The Communication and Public Affairs Department started as a section under the Department of Finance and Administration in the Parliamentary Service in 2000. It was upgraded to a Division in 2004 under the restructuring process and to a Department in 2012.
Purpose
- Foster the good corporate image of the institution of Parliament
- Disseminate accurate information and educate the public on the operations and functions of Parliament
- Enhance the public awareness and understanding of Parliament
Functions
- To facilitate the daily media coverage of Parliament's plenary sitting and committee meetings
- To produce the weekly staff bulletin
- To produce the monthly Parliamentary Newsletter, (The August House)
- To inform and educate the Public about Parliament
- Protocol Services
- Foster good image of Parliament
- To update information on the Parliament website
- To manage the interface between the Parliament of Uganda and other Parliaments
- Media Relations
- To produce various publications (reading materials) and promotional materials of the Parliament
Key Contacts
Name | Designation | Telephone |
Chris Obore |
Director |
0414377181 |
Helen Kawesa |
Assistant Director |
0414377182 |
Ranny Ismail |
Assistant Director |
0414377185 |