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KABALE – <\/strong>Ministerial transitions are set to dominate the formal start of the five-year government term, with the names of Rtd Commissioner Kakama Godwin and Rtd Gen Kale Kayihura emerging as prominent contenders in the yet-to-be-announced cabinet lineup by President Museveni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The formation of the executive at the beginning of a presidential term is both a constitutional requirement and a strategic political reset, allowing the Head of State to shape his administration based on performance records, political balance, and strategic alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following President Museveni taking the oath of office as the leader of Uganda for his 7th term, he is expected to announce a reshuffle in his cabinet, which is widely regarded as a balancing exercise that goes beyond individual merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet weighs regional representation, loyalty within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), and gender balance, with the new executive expected to reflect a blend of continuity and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an engagement with senior citizens in the Kigezi sub\u2011region, they confirmed that the two retired figures possess the full capacity to steer the region\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Humphrey Tumwesigye, a veteran journalist and a senior citizen, specifically praised Kakama Godwin as a steadfast, knowledgeable leader with deep expertise in financial management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that having Kakama involved in the country\u2019s economic stability could align strongly with the President\u2019s vision for economic transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I truly believe that retired Commissioner Kakama Godwin and retired General Kale Kayihura have what it takes to lead our region and the entire country forward. Kakama Godwin is a steady man who knows money matters well, and having him help keep our country’s economy stable would fit perfectly with the President’s plan for economic change,” said Humphrey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Ms. Maria Kobusigye, together with Denis Kibuga, both from Kabale District, called on the president to be considerate while assigning cabinet roles, considering the capacities of the two figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the clock ticks toward the cabinet announcement, political voices from the Kigezi sub-region have grown increasingly vocal, lobbying for two prominent sons of the soil: Kakama Godwin Nelson Kagoma and retired Gen. Kale Kayihura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources close to security and local leadership indicate that grassroots support for the two men is strong, with residents appealing to President Museveni to consider them for ministerial posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Kakama Godwin Nelson Kagoma?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kakama Godwin Nelson Kagoma is a recently retired Commissioner from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) after decades of dedicated service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Widely praised as a proficient administrator, financial manager, and management expert, he rose from Finance Officer to Commissioner at the same ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Makerere University and a Master of Social Sciences (Accounting and Development Finance) from the University of Birmingham, UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond civil service, Kakama has championed community development, most recently as a special NRM campaigner in Kigezi, where his effective leadership helped all party candidates win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He now chairs three governing bodies, including Uganda College of Commerce, Kabale, and was widely respected at the ministry for his integrity in managing World Bank projects and national budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Kale Kayihura?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired General Edward Kale Kayihura Muhwezi, born in Kisoro District on 26 December 1955, is the son of Johnson Komuluyange Kalekyezi, a Ugandan independence fighter who died in a plane crash in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1960 when Kayihura was only four years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raised by his maternal grandmother and later by his uncle, the late Frank Gasasira, Kayihura excelled academically. He studied at St. Mary\u2019s College Kisubi and later Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1978. He earned a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of London in 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After graduation, Kayihura joined the National Resistance Army (NRA), serving in various capacities including Aide-de-Camp to the Commander of the Mobile Brigade and Chief Political Commissar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He served as Military Assistant to the President, heading the Anti-Smuggling Unit (Special Revenue Police Services), and was the Inspector General of Police (IGP) from 2005 until he was replaced by General Edward Katumba Wamala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He remains an active member of Uganda\u2019s military and was most recently Head of Revenue Protection Services. He is married to Angella Kayihura, a Kenyan of Rwandese descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While performance and loyalty are paramount as President Museveni finalizes his cabinet list, the demands of regional balance, particularly from strongholds like Kigezi, will likely play a decisive role in the complex political calculus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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