Uganda’s Prime Minister opens Pan-African Postal Union Conference
Date: 2026-03-26
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Uganda
has officially opened the 11th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Postal Union
(PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference, bringing together member states to chart the
future of postal services across the continent.
The
conference was inaugurated by Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, who
underscored the enduring importance of postal services while calling for
adaptation to rapidly evolving technological trends. She noted that the sector
must transform to remain relevant and responsive to the needs of citizens and
businesses in a digital era.
The
high-level gathering is focused on strengthening collaboration among member
states, adopting strategies to drive digital transformation, and enhancing
innovation within the postal sector.
Uganda’s
Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, described the
conference as timely, emphasizing the need for reforms that reposition postal
services as key enablers of socio-economic development. He called for increased
innovation, stronger partnerships, and coordinated efforts to modernize postal
systems across Africa.
Participants
are expected to deliberate on policy directions, leadership decisions, and
strategic frameworks that will shape the evolution of the postal sector over
the coming years.
The
conference comes at a critical time as African countries seek to integrate
digital solutions into traditional postal systems, expanding their role in
e-commerce, logistics, and digital service delivery.
