KAMPALA – The President of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has nominated 13 officials for appointment as new Permanent Secretaries across key government ministries, departments, and agencies.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The appointments, executed under the powers vested in the Executive by Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, see a strategic mix of promoted internal administrators, technical specialists, and academics.
The nominees will replace seasoned accounting officers across several critical government dockets, marking a strategic administrative shift in the public sector.
President Museveni, via a formal State House communique dated November 5, 2026, noted that the slate has been submitted to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for suitability assessment before final postings.
The Full List of Appointees:
1. Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga – Office of the Prime Minister
2. Maureen Kasande – Inspectorate of Government
3. Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki – Office of the President (Science, Technology and Innovation)
4. Kenneth Akiri – Ministry of Water and Environment
5. Barbara Namugambe – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
6. Charles Ssentongo – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
7. Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho – Ministry of ICT and National Guidance
8. Mark Sseremba – Ministry of Public Service
9. Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire – Ministry of Works and Transport
10. Edith Butuuro – Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
11. Aggrey Wunyi – Ministry of East African Community Affairs
12. Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai – Public Service Commission
13. Edward Sengonzi Damulira – Clerk to Parliament.
Following the announcement, the nominees’ appointments now await formal assessment and advisory clearance from the Public Service Commission (PSC) before their postings are finalized.
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