On the morning of Monday 16th March 2026, the National Assembly hosted a seminar for its staff on the National Assembly Administration Bill. The National Assembly Administration Bill seeks to strengthen the institutional framework of the National Assembly by formalising its administrative and financial autonomy. The current version of the Bill is an amalgamation of the word done on two previous versions of the Bill which seeks to establish the autonomy of the National Assembly as the legislative arm of government.
The seminar was led by the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Azarel Ernesta, who was supported by the Clerk of the National Assembly Mrs. Tania Isaac, the Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly Ms. Alexandria Faure and the Legal and Research Advisor Mrs. Catherine Ombima.
Proceedings began with a presentation by Mrs. Ombima, who provided an overview of the Bill’s aims, objectives, and key provisions. This was followed by an interactive session during which staff raised questions on various aspects, including potential changes to internal processes, what new responsibilities may arise under the revised administrative framework, and how the transition to increased financial independence would be implemented in practice.
The Speaker thanked staff for their active participation and reaffirmed the importance of continuous legislative review to reinforce the Assembly’s commitment to accountability, institutional strengthening, and effective parliamentary service delivery.
