Cabinet nominee for Foreign Affairs Adonia Ayebare has expressed confidence in his suitability for the role following his appearance before Uganda’s Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Tuesday, where he defended his long diplomatic career and outlined his policy priorities.
Ayebare, who is currently serving in a senior diplomatic capacity, said the vetting session provided an opportunity to present his vision for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and how he intends to strengthen Uganda’s international engagement if confirmed.
In a post shared on social media shortly after the session, Ayebare described the engagement as constructive and aligned with constitutional requirements.
He wrote: “Today I had an excellent interaction during my vetting with the appointments committee of Parliament of Uganda as they carried out their constitutional mandate. I outlined my vision for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
Speaking to the press after the vetting, Ayebare emphasized his extensive experience in diplomacy, pointing to nearly three decades of service in international relations, including engagements at the United Nations and within the East African region.
“I was once a journalist, and I have been a diplomat for 27 years, so my experience at the UN and in the region will be valuable,” he said, highlighting a professional background that spans media and high-level diplomatic assignments.
He further noted that his approach to foreign policy would focus on coordination across government institutions, arguing that Uganda’s external relations require a unified national strategy rather than fragmented efforts by different agencies.
“My priorities will be to ensure a whole-of-government approach towards foreign policy,” Ayebare added, underscoring what he described as the need for coherence in diplomatic engagement, trade relations, and international cooperation.
The vetting comes as Uganda continues to reposition its foreign policy priorities amid shifting global alliances and regional economic integration efforts within the East African Community.
If approved by Parliament, Ayebare is expected to steer the Foreign Affairs docket at a time when Uganda is seeking to strengthen bilateral relations, expand trade partnerships, and deepen its role in multilateral diplomacy.
His nomination will now await the Appointments Committee’s report, which will determine whether he proceeds to full parliamentary approval for the Cabinet position.