The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, is set to vet presidential nominees to the Parliament exercises its constitutional role of scrutinising presidential appointments to Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA).

President Yoweri Museveni nominated nine people to the Public Service Commission and one person to the Financial Intelligence Authority, with their names forwarded to Parliament for approval.

The nominees to the Public Service Commission are Vincent Seruma, who has been nominated as chairperson; Jane Sanyu Mpagi, deputy chairperson; Dr Anthony Taabu Munyaho; Dr Hanifah Naamala Sengendo; Florence Mugonya Malinga; Dr Opio Alex Achol; Kenneth Namboga Madete; Patrick Ngolobe; and Mauda Norah Mugisha, all as members.

For the Financial Intelligence Authority, the President nominated Maris Wanyera as a member.

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The vetting exercise is expected to examine the nominees' qualifications, experience, competence and integrity before the committee makes recommendations to Parliament.

"The Committee will today interface with all the nominees to establish their competence and suitability for the positions they have been appointed to," a source on the Appointments Committee said.

If approved, the nominees to the Public Service Commission will join the body responsible for key functions relating to the recruitment, appointment, promotion and discipline of public officers.

The Financial Intelligence Authority, meanwhile, is responsible for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism in Uganda.

The vetting comes as Parliament exercises its constitutional role of scrutinising presidential appointments to key public institutions.