Uganda grabbed three major wins at African standards meetings held recently on the island of Zanzibar. The country's standards bureau beat out competitors during elections at the big continental gathering. Leaders from across Africa picked Uganda for top spots that will shape how the continent handles trade rules. The victory shows other African nations trust Uganda to lead important decisions. These wins put Uganda at the center of major policy discussions for years ahead.
James Kasigwa from Uganda's standards office will sit on the main African council that oversees regional activities. He landed a three-year job that runs from July 2025 through June 2028. Joel Peter Oryang from the same office scored another key position on the committee that manages African standards. Both men will help decide how African countries work together on trade policies. Their roles give Uganda serious influence over continental business rules.
Kasigwa asked fellow African leaders to back Uganda when bigger international elections happen next October in Rwanda. He wants to make sure African voices get heard at global meetings where major decisions happen. The standards chief said Uganda will focus on diversity, digital changes, and working with government leaders. He believes African countries need to stick together when international groups make important choices. Uganda will compete against Costa Rica for the final spot on the world council.
These leadership positions help Uganda shape trade rules that affect millions of people across the continent. The country can push for policies that benefit African businesses under new free trade agreements. Uganda's influence will grow as these trade deals become more important for economic growth.
James Kasigwa from Uganda's standards office will sit on the main African council that oversees regional activities. He landed a three-year job that runs from July 2025 through June 2028. Joel Peter Oryang from the same office scored another key position on the committee that manages African standards. Both men will help decide how African countries work together on trade policies. Their roles give Uganda serious influence over continental business rules.
Kasigwa asked fellow African leaders to back Uganda when bigger international elections happen next October in Rwanda. He wants to make sure African voices get heard at global meetings where major decisions happen. The standards chief said Uganda will focus on diversity, digital changes, and working with government leaders. He believes African countries need to stick together when international groups make important choices. Uganda will compete against Costa Rica for the final spot on the world council.
These leadership positions help Uganda shape trade rules that affect millions of people across the continent. The country can push for policies that benefit African businesses under new free trade agreements. Uganda's influence will grow as these trade deals become more important for economic growth.
