Beatrice Aciro Okeny is a distinguished leader and strategic advocate within the Ugandan labour movement, Aciro Beatrice Okeny has dedicated her career to advancing workers' rights, fostering industrial harmony, and shaping national labour policy. She currently holds several high-level leadership positions that place her at the forefront of social and economic justice in Uganda.

Core Leadership Roles

National Vice Chairperson General | Central Organisation of Free Trade Unions (COFTU)

As a key executive leader within COFTU, Beatrice plays a pivotal role in federating trade unions across Uganda. Her work involves high-level policy formulation, national mobilisation, and the representation of the interests of millions of workers to ensure their voices are integrated into national development agendas.

General Secretary | National Union of Couriers, Telecoms and Allied Workers (NUCTAW)

Beatrice leads NUCTAW with a focus on organisational resilience and member advocacy. She is responsible for overseeing the union’s operations, managing critical communications with industry stakeholders, and ensuring that workers in the rapidly evolving telecoms and courier sectors benefit from fair labour practices and legal compliance.

Judicial & Advisory Contributions

Industrial Court Panellist | The Judiciary of Uganda

In her capacity as a Panellist, she serves as a critical arbiter in labour disputes. She adjudicates on complex industrial cases, interprets labour laws, and delivers impartial decisions aimed at resolving conflicts between employers and employees, thereby maintaining industrial peace.

Labour Advisory Board Member

Beatrice serves as a strategic advisor to the government on labour administration and policy. Her role involves reviewing proposed legislation, advising on the ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, and promoting the principle of tripartite cooperation between the State, employers, and workers.

Professional Achievements & Impact

• Strategic Collective Bargaining: Successfully spearheaded numerous negotiations that resulted in improved welfare packages, safer working conditions, and enhanced job security for union members.
• Policy Advocacy: Instrumental in driving reforms that align Uganda’s national labour standards with international benchmarks set by the ILO.
• Industrial Dispute Resolution: Recognized for providing fair and balanced perspectives in the Industrial Court, contributing to a more transparent and equitable legal framework for Ugandan workers.
• Capacity Building: A vocal champion for trade union unity, consistently working to strengthen the internal structures of labour organizations to better serve the workforce.