Lira District Woman MP Auma Linda Agnes has been elected chairperson of the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA), ending months of uncertainty over the leadership and operations of the parliamentary women’s caucus. The other members of the committee include Tororo District Woman MP Angella Akoth Nzokire who was elected vice chairperson, Mukono District Woman MP Draville Sheilah Amaniyo (treasurer), Moyo District Woman MP Benadette Kodili Chandia (Secretary), Namutumba District Woman MP Betty Nakisita Mpongo (Publicity Secretary). The new executive will be supported by regional representatives, with Amolatar District Woman MP Auma Janet taking the Northern Uganda position, Ssembabule District Woman MP Florence Nambaziira representing Central Uganda, Bugiri District Woman MP Eunice Namatende representing Eastern Uganda, and Hoima City Woman MP Asinansi Nyakato representing Western Uganda. UWOPA, established in 1989, brings together women MPs to influence legislation, policy and parliamentary processes from a gender perspective. The outgoing executive was headed by Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Achieng Opendi, who served as UWOPA chairperson during the 11th Parliament.