President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named 13 individuals for appointment as Permanent Secretaries in various government ministries and institutions.
In a statement shared on his official X account, Museveni said the nominations were made in exercise of his powers under Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Among those nominated is Emmanuel Freddie Mugunga for the Office of the Prime Minister, while Maureen Kasande has been proposed for the Inspectorate of Government.
Sheeba Kyobutungi Rujoki has been nominated for the Office of the President, responsible for Science, Technology and Innovation, while Kenneth Akiri is lined up for the Ministry of Water and Environment.
Other nominees include Barbara Namugambe for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Charles Ssentongo for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
Mark Sseremba has been proposed for the Ministry of Public Service, while Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire is nominated for the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Edith Butuuro has been named for the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, while Aggrey Wunyi is proposed for the Ministry of East African Community Affairs.
The other nominees are Betty Mutesa Cwinya-ai for the Public Service Commission and Edward Sengonzi Damulira for the position of Clerk to Parliament.
However, the nominations are subject to assessment by the Public Service Commission, which the President has directed to examine the suitability of the proposed candidates and advise him accordingly.
“I have directed the Public Service Commission to assess their suitability for appointment and advise me accordingly,” Museveni said.
The appointments will therefore proceed through the required assessment process before the nominees can assume their respective offices.
