The newly constituted Steering Council of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) will convene for its first physical meeting on 2–3 March 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, marking an important milestone in strengthening parliamentary leadership on tax justice and financial transparency across the continent.
The newly appointed members are:
1. Hon. Jean Galvanis M’Gassiyombo - APNIFFT Steering Council Chairperson.
2. Hon. Lerato Mikateko Ngobeni - Chairperson, Southern African Caucus & Vice chairperson, APNIFFT Steering Council.
3. Hon. Nelly Tulela Muinga - Chairperson, Central Africa Caucus & APNIFFT Steering Council Member.
4. Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke - Chairperson, Anglo West Africa Caucus & APNIFFT Steering Council Member.
5. Hon. Yao Lazare Yao - Chairperson, Francophone West Africa Caucus & APNIFFT Steering Council Member.
6. Hon. Lee Denis Oguzu - Chairperson, East Africa Caucus & APNIFFT Steering Council Member.
APNIFFT, an initiative coordinated by Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), was established to empower African legislators through strategic engagement, knowledge exchange, and capacity building to address illicit financial flows (IFFs) and tax injustices. The Network serves as a continental platform for collaboration, equipping Members of Parliament with the tools and partnerships necessary to advance legislative oversight, promote equitable tax systems, and support sustainable domestic resource mobilisation.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for the Steering Council members to discuss strategic priorities and make key decisions to guide APNIFFT's continued work and growth.
Discussions will focus on reinforcing the Network’s thematic areas, enhancing coordination across regions, and consolidating its role as a leading parliamentary voice in the fight against illicit financial flows.
The meeting highlights APNIFFT’s renewed commitment to advancing policy coherence, accountability, and regional collaboration in the pursuit of fair, transparent, and sustainable financial systems for Africa’s development.
For more information about APNIFFT, please contact Muntanga Musiwa at musiwa[@]taxjusticeafrica.net
